Episode 91: Giant cell arteritis

In this RCP Medicine podcast and BSR Talking Rheumatology podcast collaboration Dr Pip Watson and Dr Rik Patel discuss an interesting case of a patient presenting with headache to the acute take. Topics include tips on history and examination, an update on treatment including the use of tocilizumab and the role of fast-track pathways. Pip is a Rheumatology Consultant in Manchester, BSR Digital Learning Editor, and Talking Rheumatology host, Rick is a Rheumatology and Acute Medicine consultant in Manchester, working at one of the specialist centres for vasculitis. If you liked this check out related Talking Rheumatology spotlight episodes Episode 6 giant cell arteritis Episode 14 polymyalgia rheumatica Bonus case non GCA headache Resources NICE GCA guideline BSR GCA guideline GCAPS paper Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage RCP | Education and professional development RCP Links Education RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

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Episode 91: Giant cell arteritis is an episode from RCP Medicine Podcast by Royal College of Physicians.

This episode is 39:17 long.

This episode was published on Sep 27, 2025.

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