Complications
GCA is considered a medical emergency due to the risk of severe complications, particularly if it is not treated in a timely manner. The following complications may occur:
- Visual loss (due to anterior ischemic optic neuropathy)
- Dissections or aneurysms of the aorta or its branches
- Stroke
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