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Overview
Complications
Possible complications, especially if the condition is not treated properly or promptly, include:
- Damage to other blood vessels in the body
- Development of aneurysms (ballooning of blood vessels) in patients with giant cell arteritis
- Sudden vision loss or eye muscle weakness
- TIA or stroke
Side effects from steroid or immune-suppressing medications may also occur.
Prognosis
Most people make a full recovery, but long-term treatment (for 1 to 2 years or longer) may be needed. The condition may return at a later date.