Acute heart failure due to myocarditis in Takayasu's arteritis

Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) is a granulomatous vasculitis that involves the aortic artery and its branches, resulting in stenosis, occlusion, and aneurysmal dilatation. Cardiovascular involvement is one of the main complications and a major cause of mortality in these patients. Herein, we describe th...

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Main Authors: M.d.L. Castro de Oliveira Figueirôa, M.C. Moura Costa, P. Rocha Lobo, A.L. Souza Pedreira, M. Barreto Santiago
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2024-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
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Online Access:https://www.reumatismo.org/reuma/article/view/1681