Disease of the Blood Vessels Flashcards
Most common sequelae of Temporal Arteritis
Blindness
DOC of Temporal Arteritis
Prednisone
Analgesic
Granuloma vasculitis of MEDIUM and LARGE sized arteries
Takayasus Arteritis
Ocular disturbance and marked weakening of the pulse in the upper extremities
Takayasus Arteritis
Present with STROKE
Takayasus Arteritis
Transmural Fibrous Thickening of the Aorta
Takayasus Arteritis
Most common site of Takayasus Arteritis
Aortic Arch -> Left Subclavian Artery
Mgt of Takayasus Arteritis
Glucocorticoids(Prednisone)
Surgery
Angioplasty
No ANCA
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Inflammation of the MEDIUM sized arteries
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Associated with HEP B
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Tx of Polyarteritis Nodosa
Corticosteroids
Children of less than 4 yrs old
Kawasaki Disease
Affects CORONARY ARTERY
Kawasaki Disease
Leading cause of ACQUIRED heart disease in children
Kawasaki Disease