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