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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

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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

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