Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Rovenský, Jozef (Editor), Leeb, Burkhard F. (Editor), Bird, Howard (Editor), Štvrtinová, Viera (Editor), Imrich, Richard (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna, 2010.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Internal medicine.; Angiology.; Cardiology.; Infectious diseases.; Rheumatology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Internal Medicine.; Infectious Diseases.

This monograph offers current insights into polymalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis. Both diseases are typical for advanced age and their incidences increase with aging. Early diagnosis and rapid treatment can save one of the most precious senses - our vision. This book provides an overview o...