A woman with temporal pain

Fine, Lauren; Kurpiel, Scott; Carter, Ashley

doi:10.1080/08998280.2022.2084685

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“…While previous research has examined the use of TAUS in diagnosing GCA in rheumatology clinics, no studies to date have characterized its role in the ED setting. However, a recent case report of GCA diagnosed on bedside ultrasound in the ED suggests that TAUS can be an effective tool utilized by EPs to identify this emergent diagnosis [ 19 ].…”

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Temporal Artery Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis in the Emergency Department

Hernández¹,

Jalbout²,

Matza³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Giant cell arteritis (GCA), known as temporal arteritis, is a serious condition requiring immediate treatment to prevent complications. GCA can be difficult to diagnose, especially in emergency department (ED) settings where ophthalmology and rheumatology services may be unavailable. Temporal artery ultrasound (TAUS) is a valuable tool for diagnosing GCA. In the ED, TAUS can be used to quickly rule out GCA and avoid unindicated steroid treatment, which can cause serious morbidity in elderly patients. This article discusses the use of TAUS for evaluating patients with suspected GCA in the ED and its potential to expedite treatment and ensure appropriate, timely follow-up for patients with this potential vision and life-threatening condition.

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