Internal MedicineImmunology
Takayasu arteritis
Takayasu arteritis
Disease overview
Takayasu arteritis is a chronic, multifocal, non-specific inflammatory disease affecting the aorta and its branches. It typically occurs between 10 and 40 years of age, with 80% to 90% of cases being...
Detailed description
Takayasu arteritis is a chronic, multifocal, non-specific inflammatory disease affecting the aorta and its branches. It typically occurs between 10 and 40 years of age, with 80% to 90% of cases being female. Symptoms include weakened or absent pulses, claudication, and dizziness.
Disease information
Disease name
Takayasu arteritis
English name
Takayasu arteritis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Immunology
Related departments
Immunology
Vascular Surgery
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Related hospitals
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