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Takayasu Arteritis
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Summary
Takayasu Arteritis
is a rare,
Chronic Inflammatory Disease
that primarily affects
The aorta
and its
Major branches
, leading to stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysms. It predominantly occurs in
Young Women
of
Asian descent
and can cause symptoms like
Diminished pulses
, hypertension, and
Organ ischemia
due to
Impaired blood flow
.
Concepts
Vasculitis
Aortic Arch Syndrome
Inflammation
Stenosis
Ischemia
Autoimmune Disease
Hypertension
Angiography
Corticosteroid Therapy
Pulse Deficit
Large Vessel Vasculitis
Relevant Degrees
Pathology of the Circulatory System 70%
Tumors and Neoplasms 20%
Pathological Physiology 10%
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