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ABSTRACT In this study, we investigated the applicability of the ankle–brachial index (ABI) and brachial–ankle index (BAI) in distinguishing aortic stenosis (AS) from lower‐extremity arterial stenosis. The difference between the ABI on both sides (∆ABI) was defined as the absolute value of the left ABI minus the right ABI. Lower BAI (L‐BAI) was defined
Qian Wang +4 more
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Takayasu’s arteritis is a granulomatous vasculitis of unknown etiology that affects mainly the aorta and its branches. As a result of intimal fibroproliferation, segmental stenosis, occlusion, dilatation, and aneurysmal formation of the involved vessels ...
Marcelo Ferraz de Freitas +2 more
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Gallium scintigraphy in the diagnosis and total lymphoid irradiation of Takayasu's arteritis [PDF]
Takayasu's arteritis (TA) in children causes appreciable morbidity and mortality, predominantly as a result of the complication of renovascular hypertension (RVH). Ten children with TA, complicated by RVH, were treated at our centre over the past decade.
Beale, P. G. +8 more
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Central illustration summarizing the comprehensive case management of Takayasu arteritis in a 40‐year‐old female. The figure integrates key aspects: vascular pathology (left subclavian occlusion, right subclavian narrowing, 4.0 cm infrarenal aneurysm), clinical presentation (right arm pain, neck stiffness), inflammatory markers (CRP 18.4 mg/L, ESR 45 ...
Sakib Abrar +5 more
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ABSTRACT Timely diagnosis and management of coronary artery fistulas are vital to prevent complications. Advanced imaging and multidisciplinary care aid accurate treatment. Clinicians should consider coronary artery fistula in unexplained cardiac symptoms. When resources are limited, innovation like intraoperative fluoroscopy can ensure success. Always
Mohammad Qaiser Aziz Khan +4 more
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Takayasu's disease and pregnancy: Three case studies and a review of the literature [PDF]
Takayasu's disease is commonest in women of childbearing age. Obstetricians are therefore faced with the dilemma of optimal management in pregnancy. This report of 3 cases suggests that Takayasu's disease is associated with a good maternal and fetal ...
Bassa, A, Desai, D.K., Moodley, J
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Surgical intervention and its role in Takayasu arteritis [PDF]
Vascular surgery remains an important option in the management of Takayasu arteritis (TA). Its use is predominantly confined to the treatment of symptomatic organ ischaemia or life-threatening aneurysm formation.
Mason, JC
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Predictive Value of Laboratory Assays Toward Autoimmune Diseases
With an increasing number of unmet medical needs for autoimmune diseases (AD) in the United States, it is important to assess the value of laboratory assays in diagnosis. Healthcare providers must understand general and specific laboratory results that can lead to an efficient diagnosis.
Kellen J. Begeman +3 more
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Takayasu’s Arteritis with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Rare Association
We report the case of a 24-year-old nondiabetic, nonhypertensive lady with history of fatigue, dyspnoea and limb claudication. She has been diagnosed with Takayasu’s arteritis.
Dhrubajyoti Bandyopadhyay +9 more
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Purpose: We report an interesting case of atypical Tolosa Hunt syndrome with bilateral Sclerokeratitis and optic atrophy in a patient with Takayasu's arteritis.
Kalpana Babu, Deepika C. Parameswarappa
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