Giant cell arteritis, formerly known as temporal arteritis, is an inflammatory vasculopathy that affects medium- and large-sized arteries, with a predilection for branches of the carotid artery. The disease process is not limited to the temporal artery. Symptoms of giant cell arteritis include temporal headaches and tenderness, scalp pain, jaw claudication, and visual changes that may ultimately result in permanent blindness. Prompt diagnosis and management are essential in preventing significant morbidity. Biopsy of the superficial temporal artery is currently the gold standard for diagnosing giant cell arteritis. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, and techniques for performing a temporal artery biopsy. It highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of patients undergoing this procedure.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/37162
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
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- Specialty: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, General Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Rheumatology, Vascular Surgery