Vascular outcome at last followup of patients with (GCA-Ao) and without aortitis (GCA-noAo) at GCA onset. Data represent number (percentage).
| Outcome | GCA-Ao, n = 10 | GCA-noAo, n =12 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aortic complications | 3 (30) | 1 (9) | 0.29 |
| Thoracic aortic dissection | 1 (10) | 0 (0) | 0.47 |
| Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm | 1 (10) | 0 (0) | 0.47 |
| Uncomplicated abdominal aortic aneurysm | 1 (10) | 1 (9) | 0.94 |
| Stage III/VI obliterating arteriopathy | 4 (40) | 1 (9) | 0.12 |
| Stroke | 4 (40) | 0 (0) | 0.03 |
| Coronary artery disease | 2 (20) | 1 (9) | 0.57 |
GCA: giant cell arteritis.