GCA diagnosis may be hampered by false-negative histology of temporal arteries and inability to perform arterial biopsies in patients with isolated extracranial manifestations.

Echocardiography, PET, axillary artery ultrasound and MRI may also be appropriate in individual cases suspected of large-vessel disease. Bone mineral density measurement may be required.

Temporal and axillary artery ultrasound (US) demonstrated a characteristic positive halo sign in the right temporal artery (figure 1). A right temporal artery biopsy (TAB) revealed a muscular artery ...

Results of the meta-analysis (pooled estimates) for ultrasound and MRI signs of vasculitis in comparison with clinical diagnosis or temporal artery biopsy as reference standard for giant cell ...

The Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) technology is an important imaging modality used in realistic clinical practice, it is often combined with coronary angiography (CAG) to diagnose coronary artery ...

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading health concern in Hong Kong, prompting many to undergo regular heart check-ups for ...

An alternative diagnostic method could improve early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to ...

Trends point to more and more PCIs being performed via the wrist, but the US still trails behind other countries.

An alternative diagnostic method could improve early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

A liver ultrasound is quick, safe, painless, and relatively cheap. However, the definite diagnosis of your condition may require additional testing.

Headache after head injury: Needs urgent evaluation. Headache with vision loss: Could indicate temporal arteritis. Strokes: May present as headaches with weakness in hands, legs, or face.