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Atypical aortic coarctation is a rare condition associated with Takayasu arteritis, and is characterized by symptoms caused either by hypotension in the lower half of the body or secondary hypertension in the upper half of the body, and heart failure. We
Daigo Hiraya +4 more
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Vessel Wall Inflammation of Takayasu Arteritis Detected by Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Association with Disease Distribution and Activity. [PDF]
AIMS:The assessment of the distribution and activity of vessel wall inflammation is clinically important in patients with Takayasu arteritis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful tool, but the clinical utility of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE)
Yoko Kato +6 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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A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain and Fever of Unknown Origin: Takayasu Arteritis
Fever of unknown origin has three most common etiologic categories in children; infectious diseases, connective tissue diseases, and neoplasms. Takayasu arteritis is a chronic vasculitis involving the large vessels, which generally presents with clinical
Özlem Üzüm +5 more
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Haemostatic changes and bleeding with anti‐IL‐6 directed therapy in autoimmune diseases
Abstract Anti‐IL‐6 directed therapy, especially tocilizumab (TCZ), is widely used for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, giant cell arteritis and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Next to being a master regulator of inflammation, IL‐6 also is an important regulator of haemostasis. Although generally well tolerated,
Charlotte D. C. C. van der Heijden +3 more
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Scleritis in Takayasu Arteritis
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic vasculitis of unknown etiology which primarily affects the aorta. The manifestations of this disease include secondary hypertension, reduced pulses, limb claudication, discrepant blood pressure, arterial bruits, and heart failure due to aortic insufficiency or coronary artery disease.
Chittipolu, Swetha +3 more
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Superior mesenteric artery pseudoaneurysm in Takayasu arteritis: A case report
Takayasu arteritis is a large vessel arteritis described in young females. It presents with stenotic lesions of the aorta and its branches, although aneurysmal presentation is rare. A 62-year-old woman with Takayasu arteritis was admitted with complaints
Amitabh Satsangi, Sai Divya Yadavalli
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Beyond Venous Inflammation: Vessel Wall Imaging of Intracranial Arteries in Neuro‐Behçet's Syndrome
ABSTRACT Background Neuro‐Behçet syndrome (NBS) is a heterogeneous inflammatory disorder in which venous involvement is well recognized, while intracranial arterial pathology remains insufficiently characterized. Conventional luminal imaging methods are limited in detecting early or isolated arterial wall abnormalities.
Esra Kochan Kizilkilic +9 more
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Antiphospholipid antibody-positive Takayasu arteritis: a case report and literature review
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features of antiphospholipid antibody-positive Takayasu arteritis and to enhance the awareness of its diagnosis and treatment.MethodsThe clinical features and imaging data of one patient with antiphospholipid antibody-
Wang Ding-ding +7 more
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Multifocal aortic aneurysmal dilatation as evidenced by CT Angiography chest‐abdomen‐pelvis of the ascending aorta (A), aortic arch (B), and suprarenal abdominal aorta (C), measuring 6.0 × 6.0, 4.5 × 4.5, and 4.1 × 3.7 cm, respectively. ABSTRACT We describe the case of a 44‐year‐old female with a history significant for only hypertension who presented ...
J. Curran Henson +4 more
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