Increased expression of the endothelin system in arterial lesions from patients with giant-cell arteritis: association between elevated plasma endothelin levels and the development of ischaemic events

Abstract

Objective:Approximately 15–20% of patients with giant-cell arteritis (GCA) develop ischaemic complications often preceded by transient ischaemia. The expression of the endothelin (ET) system in GCA lesions was investigated to assess...