Vasculitis Flashcards
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Definition
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Inflammation of the blood vessels
Inflammation is your immune systems natural response to injury or infection
In vasculitis, for some reason the immune system attacks healthy blood vessels, causing them to become swollen and narrow
May be triggered by an infection or even medicine
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Aetiology
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The immune system attacks healthy blood vessels, causing them to become swollen and narrow
May be triggered by an infection or a medicine, often the cause is unknown
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Clinical presentation
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