A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with a severe headache described as the worst the patient has ever experienced. They also report sudden onset of visual disturbances and jaw pain. What is the most likely diagnosis for this presentation?
The clinical presentation is indicative of temporal arteritis, characterized by severe headache, visual changes, and jaw claudication. This condition can lead to serious complications such as blindness if not treated promptly. Other options such as migraine or tension-type headache typically do not present with these systemic features.
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