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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Temporal Arteritis
Description: Guest: Andy Abril, M.D. (@andyabrilMD)
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)
Temporal arteritis is a vasculitis involving medium-sized vessels and typically occurs in those over the age of 50. If diagnosed and treated early, there is an excellent likelihood of recovery. However, temporal arteritis often mimics other health problems and this commonly results in a delay in the diagnosis. If untreated, serious complications can occur, including permanent blindness or stroke. The topic for this podcast is temporal arteritis and our guest is Andy Abril, M.D., Chair of the Division of Rheumatology at the...