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 https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/giant-cell-arteritis/

BSR GCA guideline https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article-abstract/59/3/e1/5714024?redirectedFrom=fulltext

GCAPS paper https://ard.bmj.com/content/83/Suppl_1/1100.2

RCP Links

RCP Social Media

Music:

Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com

Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

My Disney Jungle Cruise Skipper - David Marley

Tosh Show

Perks, Pay, and Cast Community

The AI-powered Podcast Player