Factors Associated with Relapse and Dependence on Glucocorticoids in Giant Cell Arteritis

Objective. To identify characteristics and factors associated with relapse and glucocorticoid (GC) dependence in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). Methods. We retrospectively analyzed 326 consecutive patients with GCA followed for at least 12 months. Factors associated with relapse and GC dependence were identified in multivariable analyses. Results. The 326 patients (73% women) were followed up for 62 (12–262) months. During followup,...