Vasculitis
Red flags
Consider immediate referral/liaison with specialist if
- Clinical suspicion of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
- Significant proteinuria/renal impairment
- Pulmonary symptoms/abdominal pain/severe rash
- Systemically unwell
Consider routine referral for
- Other vasculitis
For example:
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)/Temporal arteritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Takayasu’s Arteritis
- ANCA related vasculitis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) (Wegener’s granulomatosis)
- Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA/PAN)
- Churg-Strauss syndrome
Other important information for referring practitioners
Lifestyle changes
- Dietary changes and move towards healthy BMI
- Alcohol reduction and smoking cessation
- Keep active (NHMRC: moderate intensity activity for 2.5-5h/week)
Medical management
- Consider drug-induced conditions and cessation of possible causes
Referral requirements
A referral may be rejected without the following information.