What is the recommended treatment for adults with ischemic stroke or TIA and diagnosis of giant cell arteritis or Takayasu arteritis?
In adults with ischemic stroke or TIA and diagnosis of giant cell arteritis or Takayasu arteritis, a slow taper of oral steroids to a target of 5 mg/d after 1 year is reasonable in light of reports of exacerbation after rapid steroid withdrawal.690,709