Publications by authors named "Paula Valentina Estrada Alarcon"
Article Synopsis
- - Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a common type of vasculitis in older adults that requires quick and accurate diagnosis to avoid serious complications and unnecessary treatments.
- - While temporal artery biopsy is the traditional method for diagnosing GCA, ultrasound (US) is becoming popular for its effectiveness, especially with the "halo" sign indicating GCA with high specificity.
- - Proper execution of ultrasound requires skilled technicians and a standardized approach to minimize errors, and the diagnostic method can vary based on the clinical situation to either confirm or rule out GCA.
Objective: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) can cause ischemic stroke (IS) due to the involvement of the internal carotid and vertebral arteries. The aim of our study is to describe the pattern of stroke recurrence in patients with GCA-related IS and the role of vascular imaging in the follow-up of these patients.
Methods: We conducted an observational study of 2417 consecutive patients diagnosed with IS and admitted to our hospital from January 2012 to December 2018.