Is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Necessary for the Initial Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis?

Is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Necessary for the Initial Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis?

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an ophthalmological emergency that can be difficult to diagnose and prompt treatment is vital. We investigated the sequential diagnostic value for patients with suspected GCA using three biochemical measures as they arrive to the clinician: first, platelet count, then C...

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Main Authors: Michael S. Hansen, Oliver N. Klefter, Lene Terslev, Mads R. Jensen, Jane M. Brittain, Uffe M. Døhn, Carsten Faber, Steffen Heegaard, Anne K. Wiencke, Yousif Subhi, Steffen Hamann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
giant cell arteritis
biomarkers
C-reactive protein
platelet count
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
diagnostic test accuracy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/3/693

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