Temporal arteritis

Ophthalmology · OptC6

This topic appears in the RCEM clinical syllabus. Start with a relevant resource below, then use a case or practice activity to test what you have learned.

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Headache: the history that changes the plan
Lesson plan · Induction · Early-career EM · Preparation about 15 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Use onset and associated symptoms to discuss investigation of sudden headache and urgent care for possible giant cell arteritis.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide
Assessing a new or changed headache
Lesson plan · Medical students · Preparation about 12 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Use a thunderclap case and suspected giant cell arteritis to practise focused history, escalation and honest test interpretation.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide

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