Cardiology/vascular Flashcards
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What is Takayasu’s arteritis?
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Large vessel vasculitis affecting aorta
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Presentation of Takayasu’s arteritis?
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Systemic features of vasculitis
Unequal blood pressure in upper limbs
Carotid bruit and tenderness
Absent or weak peripheral pulses
Upper and lower limb claudication on exertion
Aortic regurg (around 20%)
More common in young women (10-40) and Asian population
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