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takayasu arteritis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Named for the Japanese ophthalmologist Michishige Takayasu (1860-1938) who described it in 1908. (Giovanni Battista Morgagni reported a case consistent with Takayasu disease in 1761.) Also known as Takayasu arteritis, Martorell syndrome, pulseless disease, and aortic arch syndrome. ...
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takayasu arteritis - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
takayasu arteritis, Heart, section through the middle
Heart, section through the middle

Causes of takayasu arteritis (Source: MedLinePlus)
The cause of Takayasu arteritis is unknown. The disease occurs mainly in children and women younger than 30, especially those who are of Asian or African descent. It appears to be an autoimmune condition, where immune cells are wrongly targeted against the body's own tissues, and it may involve other systems. ...
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Symptoms of takayasu arteritis (Source: MedLinePlus)
Arm weakness or pain with use; Chest pain; Dizziness; Fatigue; Fever; Light-headedness; Muscle or joint pain; Skin rash; Night sweats; Vision changes; Weight loss. ...
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takayasu arteritis - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Treatment of Takayasu arteritis is difficult, but patients who do have the right treatment can see positive results. Early detection is important. Most patients are treated with steroids and immunosuppressive drugs. Surgery is reserved for complications caused by narrowed arteries. Surgery to bypass narrowed arteries -- angioplasty or stent placement -- may be needed to supply blood or open up the constriction. ...
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