GCA pts w/ prior #PMR Dx had 2 fold more Lg vessel dz & signif more vasculitic stenoses. Study of 311 GCA pts, 16% had prior PMR ~ 31 mos before. prior PMR had more LVV (51 vs 25%) & stenosis(18 vs 3%). Prior PMR incr LVV (OR 7.65) https://t.co/1kqtkPnPaz https://t.co/oVs084NfmV
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Prior polymyalgia rheumatica is associated with sonographic vasculitic changes …
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Oct-05-2023


