[The influence of anthropometric factors, hemorheologic parameters and the level of arterial pressure on pulse wave velocity].

Unlabelled: The measurement of the pulse wave velocity (PWV) is widely used in clinical practice to assess the elasticity of the arterial system. It can be influenced by a number of factors. The present study was undertaken to assess the possible role of anthropometric factors, hemorheological parameters and blood pressure on this element.

[Treatment of Horton's disease].

716 cases collected from 9 recent studies published between 1981 and 1985 served as a basis for a general review of the current treatment of temporal arteritis. Steroid therapy was instituted as first intention in 652 cases, high dose treatment was continued for between 8 days and 3 months but the majority of authors started a reduction in the dosage from the 4th or 5th week. There was no overall agreement regarding the duration of maintenance therapy nor the criteria allowing its discontinuation, and withdrawal was not possible before the 25th month on average.