European Headache Federation recommendations for neurologists managing giant cell arteritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) remains a medical emergency because of the risk of sudden irreversible sight loss and rarely stroke along with other complications. Because headache is one of the cardinal symptoms of cranial GCA, neurologists need to be up to date with the advances in investigation and management of this condition. The aim of this document by the European Headache Federation (EHF) is to provide an evidence-based and expert-based recommendations on GCA.

Methods

The working group identified relevant questions, performed systematic literature review and assessed the quality of available evidence, and wrote recommendations. Where there was not a high level of evidence, the multidisciplinary (neurology, ophthalmology and rheumatology) group recommend

SUBMITTER: Mollan SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7079499 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature