arteritic
Artery Inflammation-Related
Plain-language definition
Caused by inflammation of arteries. Arteritic AION (from giant cell arteritis) is more severe than the non-arteritic form and requires emergency steroids.
Where this term comes up
“Arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy can cause rapid, permanent vision loss in the other eye unless corticosteroid treatment is started promptly.”
Condition · Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
“The classic cause is ischemic optic neuropathy - non-arteritic (NAION) much more often, but the arteritic form from giant cell arteritis is a same-day emergency”
Finding · Altitudinal Visual Field Defect
“The arteritic form (caused by GCA) is an emergency.”
Guide · Sudden Vision Loss Emergency Guide - When to Seek Immediate Care
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