The study aims to investigate the risk factors for ischemic complications in patients with GCA, and the role that some endothelial growth factors may play in its development. This study is coordinated by Dr. Gonzalez Gay from University Hospital of Valdecilla, Santander.

We are currently enrolled in this multicentre study coordinated by Dr. Seema Kalra from University Hospital of North Staffordshire (UK). The study aims to define new diagnostic criteria for neuro-Behçet disease. A set of neurologists, rheumatologists and specialists in Internal Medicine from different countries, experts in the diagnosis and management of this disease, will try to define a new set of diagnostic criteria based on clinical expertise, and in the most new laboratory and radiology modern tests.