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Opinion statement Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common vasculitis affecting patients over the age of 50. Glucocorticoids have been the mainstay of GCA treatment for nearly 70 years. While prompt treatment with prednisone at a dose of at least 40 mg is effective in preventing severe ischemic complications such as visual loss, frequent relapses and treatment-related morbidity remain significant...