Temporal/giant cell arteritis,”>50 yo, womenAssociated with increased risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection HA, visual impairment (may lead to blindness), tenderness over temporal aa, absent temporal pulse, claudication of jaw, tongue, 40% also have polymyalgia rheumatica, palpable nodules Dx via biopsy Rx via high-dose prednisone
taper and maintain for 3-4y”