Takayasu's Arteritis Flashcards
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Takayasu’s Arteritis: Define:
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Large vessel vasculitis
Causes occlusion of aorta (and its branches) causing Absent Limb Pulse & unequal blood pressure in upper limbs
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Takayasu’s Arteritis: Most affected:
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Females
Asian population
3
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Takayasu’s Arteritis: Associations
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Renal Artery Stenosis
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Takayasu’s Arteritis: Features
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Systemic Features: Malaise & Headache Unequal blood pressure in upper limbs Carotid Bruit Intermittent Claudication Aortic Regurgitation
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Takayasu’s Arteritis: Treatment
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Steroids