Takayasu Arteritis With Extensive Cardiovascular, Neurovascular, and Mesenteric Involvement

Takayasu Arteritis With Extensive Cardiovascular, Neurovascular, and Mesenteric Involvement

Takayasu arteritis is a rare large vessel vasculitis with an incidence of 1 to 3 per million. This disease typically involves the aorta and its primary branches but has been found to involve the coronary arteries in 7% to 9% of cases. We highlight the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment. (Level...

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Main Authors: Adam Custer, MD, Nicholas Villano, MD, Deepak Ravi, MD, Hilary Shapiro, MD, Tanaz Kermani, MD, Henry M. Honda, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-05-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
coronary artery disease
Takayasu arteritis
vascular disease
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920302412

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