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===Back=== | ===Back=== | ||
Back examination of patients with temporal arteritis is usually normal | |||
===Genitourinary=== | ===Genitourinary=== | ||
===Neuromuscular=== | ===Neuromuscular=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
A thorough physical examination is essential, with particular attention to:
- Peripheral pulses
- Blood pressure in all 4 extremities
- Ophthalmologic examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vital Signs
Skin
- Ulcerating nodular lesions
HEENT
Ophthalmologic examination may show:[1]
- Retinal ischemia
- Retinal hemorrhages
- Cotton-wool exudates
- Venous dilatation and beading
- Microaneurysms of peripheral retina
- Optic atrophy
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Wreathlike peripapillary arteriovenous anastomoses (extremely rare)
Neck
Lungs
Heart
Abdomen
Back
Back examination of patients with temporal arteritis is usually normal
Genitourinary
Neuromuscular
Involvement of the carotid and vertebral arteries causes decreased cerebral blood flow, leading to:
- Lightheadedness
- Vertigo
- Syncope
- Orthostasis
- Headaches
- Convulsions
- Strokes