Takayasu's arteritis

Question 1

what type of vasculitis is Takayasu’s arteritis?

Answer 1

large vessel vasculitis

Question 2

typically causes what to the aorta ?

Answer 2

occlusion of the aorta
and questions commonly refer to an absent limb pulse

Question 3

risk factors of takayasu arteritis ?

Answer 3

younger females (e.g. 10-40 years) and Asian people.

Question 4

clinical features of takayasu arteritis ?

Answer 4

features of a vasculitis e.g. malaise, headache

unequal blood pressure in the upper limbs

carotid bruit and tenderness

absent or weak peripheral pulses

upper and lower limb claudication on exertion

aortic regurgitation (around 20%) -

Question 5

association of takayasu arteritis ?

Answer 5

renal artery stenosis

Question 6

diagnosis of takayasu arteritis ?

Answer 6

vascular imaging of the arterial tree

magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) or CT angiography (CTA)

Question 7

managmnet of takayasu arteritis ?

Answer 7

steroids