Mednet Logo
HomeQuestion

How do you approach the treatment of biopsy proven ABRA (amyloid beta related angiitis)?

2
2 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Neurology · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

I start with a prednisone taper, 60 mg daily to start, taper over a few weeks. If symptoms or scan findings worsen, I would add an immunosuppressive agent such as azathioprine.

Howard Kirshner MD

Register or Sign In to see full answer

Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Neurology · University of Minnesota

Agree with using prednisone for a few weeks and consider immunosuppressants if incomplete response to prednisone.

Register or Sign In to see full answer