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Atherosclerosis in Takayasu arteritis [PDF]
Chronic inflammatory diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis are associated with accelerated atherosclerosis. We hypothesised that atherosclerosis may also be increased in Takayasu arteritis.The frequency of atherosclerotic plaques and the intima-media thickness (IMT) were investigated in 30 female patients with ...
Seyahi, E +6 more
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Takayasu's arteritis is a chronic granulomatous vasculitis of large vessels of unclear etiology, predominantly affecting the aorta and its main branches, with possible involvement of the coronary and pulmonary arteries.
D. A. Grabovyi +3 more
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Objective The unknown pathophysiology and the lack of specific features for systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and adult‐onset Still disease (collectively known as Still disease; SD) delay diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The goal of this study was to identify features and mechanisms that distinguish SD from other systemic autoinflammatory ...
Yvonne M. Mueller +16 more
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Objective To assess the 2022 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/EULAR classification criteria for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis (AAV) in children with chronic small‐to‐medium vessel vasculitis. Methods A cohort of 574 patients, identified by physician's diagnosis (MD‐diagnosis) in A Registry of Childhood Vasculitis, was ...
David A. Cabral +41 more
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment
Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman +3 more
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Rare vasculitis types and obstetric and neonatal outcomes – A population‐based study
Abstract Objective Vasculitis is an infrequent pathology among reproductive‐aged women. While data exists regarding pregnancy outcomes in the more common vasculitis subtypes, data is limited regarding these outcomes in rare vasculitis subtypes. We aimed to compare pregnancy and perinatal outcomes between women who suffered from rare types of vasculitis
Uri Amikam +4 more
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This case illustrates sequential intracranial occlusions in large‐vessel vasculitis compatible with Takayasu arteritis preserving perfusion through robust collateral pathways. Transcranial color‐coded duplex sonography identified characteristic blunted flow patterns and focal turbulence, underscoring its value in detecting hemodynamic compromise beyond
Maria Júnia Lira e Silva +4 more
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A 24-year-old woman presented with sudden paresis of the right hemisoma. Systolic blood pressure in the left arm was 80 mm Hg and in the right arm was 110 mm Hg. The laboratory data showed systemic inflammation (erythrocyte sedimentation rate: 47 mm/h; C-reactive protein, 3.57 mg/dL). Echo-color Doppler …
Meini S. +3 more
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A Case Report of Takayasu’s Arteritis
Background: Takayasu’s arteritis is a non-specific autoimmune disease affecting large-size blood vessels, with a predilection for the aorta and its major branches.
O.O. Andrushkova +4 more
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Takayasu’s Arteritis Presenting as Ischemic Stroke in Young Patient
Takayasu’s arteritis is a chronic inflammatory vasculopathy. It commonly affects large blood vessels like aorta and its branches. Disease prevalence is more in women in second to third decade of life.
Sehrish Iqbal +5 more
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