OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of temporal artery biopsy (TAB) techniques on establishing a diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA). METHODS: A retrospective review of 141 TAB pathology ...

5. Positive temporal artery biopsy Biopsy specimen with the artery showing vasculitis characterized by prominence of mononuclear cell infiltration or granulocyte inflammation, often with ...

treat blocked arteries and coronary artery disease (CAD). Stents are a less invasive option, while CABG is a major surgery. Your healthcare provider will consider how many blockages you have and where ...

An artery that temporarily runs down the center of our forearms while we're still in the womb isn't vanishing as often as it used to, according to a study published in 2020 from researchers at ...

People can experience some anxiety ahead of a biopsy. However, understanding the nature of the procedure, as well as the risks and benefits, can help someone feel more comfortable beforehand.

Current biomarkers, including elevated serum erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C‐reactive protein (CRP), lack specificity (41.3%) and positive predictive value (29.3%) even in patients with ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG ... It covers devices used in on-pump and off-pump surgical procedures and includes related technologies, such as extracorporeal ...