Robert Spiera, MD

The Underlying Causes of GCA: Environmental and Genetic Factors 

This video covers the following questions:

What do we currently understand about the underlying causes (i.e., pathogenesis and the inflammatory pathways) of GCA?

What role do genetics or environmental exposures appear to play in developing this disease?

How might the presence of comorbidities (such as hypertension, osteoporosis, cataracts, etc.) impact the screening and diagnosis of GCA? What diagnostic pearls can you share on screening patients for GCA with comorbidities?

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The Underlying Causes of GCA: Environmental and Genetic Factors

 An Overview of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA): Common Signs and Symptoms 

Can you provide a brief overview of giant cell arteritis (GCA), common presentations and symptoms?

How prevalent is GCA in the U.S. and globally, and what populations are commonly affected?

Robert Spiera, MD

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