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Time-trends in mortality in patients with GCA and large-vessel manifestations comparing those diagnosed with GCA between 1980–2004 to those diagnosed between 1950–1979
| Hazard ratio (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Any large-vessel manifestation | 0.8 (0.3, 1.8) | 0.56 |
| Large-artery stenosis | 1.4 (0.4, 4.8) | 0.56 |
| Aortic aneurysm | 0.4 (0.1, 1.18) | 0.098 |
| Aortic dissection | 0.1 (0.01, 1.07) | 0.057 |
GCA=Giant cell arteritis; CI=confidence intervals
