Takayasu Arteritis Flashcards
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What is Takayasu Arteritis
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Inflammation and Granulomatous Vasculitis with Large Vessel involvement
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Complication of Takayasu Arteritis
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Occlusion of Aorta
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Signs of Takayasu Arteritis
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unequal BP in upper limbs
Carotid Bruit
Weak/absent peripheral pulses
Aortic regurgitation
4
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Takayasu Arteritis has been associated with what renal condition
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Renal Artery Stenosis
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Treatment for Takayasu Arteritis
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Steroids/Surgery