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

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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

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