TAKAYASU ARTERITIS Flashcards
1
Q
Takayasu arteritis is characterized by inflammation and stenosis of what size of arteries?
A
MEDIUM & LARGE SIZE
2
Q
Takayasu Arteritis has a predilection for what tmpart of the aorta?
A
AORTIC ARCH & it’s branches
3
Q
What is the most common gender predilection, age group, race of patients affected with Takayasu arteritis?
A
• young females
• 10-40 years
• asian
4
Q
What is used to diagnose Takayasu arteritis?
A
ARTERIOGRAPHY
5
Q
Renal disease in Takayasu arteritis is due to?
A
RENOVASCULAR HPN
6
Q
What therapy is effective in the treatment of Takayasu arteritis?
A
CORTICOSTEROIDS
7
Q
What are the other 10 medications used in the treatment of Takayasu arteritis?
A
- AZATHIOPRINE
- METHOTREXATE
- LEFLUNOMIDE
- CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
- MMF
- ANTI-TNF
- ANTICOAGULATION
- VASODILATORS
- ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID
- TOCILIZUMAB
