Serum concentrations of small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) are related to coronary arteriostenosis in Takayasu arteritis.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23966
Abstract: BACKGROUND Serum small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C) and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels are related to coronary disease, but their specific associations with coronary arteriostenosis in Takayasu arteritis (TA) have not been ascertained. This study explored… read more here.
Keywords: coronary arteriostenosis; cholesterol; lipoprotein; arteriostenosis ... See more keywords
Carbon dioxide Angiography-Guided Renal-Related Interventions in Patients with Takayasu Arteritis and Renal Insufficiency
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-1936-x
Abstract: BackgroundUse of iodinated contrast agents for angiography in patients with renal insufficiency risks further deterioration of renal function and its adverse sequelae.ObjectiveTo study the effectiveness and safety of carbon dioxide (CO2) angiography in guiding percutaneous… read more here.
Keywords: co2 angiography; angiography guided; angiography; renal insufficiency ... See more keywords
Detection of mural inflammation with low b-value diffusion-weighted imaging in patients with active Takayasu Arteritis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-07725-z
Abstract: To evaluate the performance of low b-value diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for detection of inflamed vessels in active Takayasu arteritis (TA). Forty patients with active TA involving the thoracic aorta and its super-aortic branches underwent low… read more here.
Keywords: low value; detection; weighted imaging; value ... See more keywords
Takayasu arteritis and pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05594-3
Abstract: A 29-year-old pregnant Pakistani woman was admitted in hospital for 4-day history of nausea and diffuse abdominal pain. On physical examination, blood pressure was 169/92 mm Hg and 71/46 mm Hg at the right and… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; blood pressure; abdominal pain; arteritis pregnancy ... See more keywords
Takayasu arteritis: “bitten apple” in the aorta, odd finding in a plain X-ray
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04711-1
Abstract: A 57-year-old lady with a history of diabetes mellitus was admitted in our clinic with fatigue and raised ESR (85 mm/ 1st h) and CRP (36 mg/L). Twelve years earlier, a stent had been placed… read more here.
Keywords: takayasu arteritis; arteritis bitten; stenosis; ray ... See more keywords
Is Takayasu arteritis the result of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection? The use of TNF inhibitors may be the proof-of-concept to demonstrate that this association is epiphenomenal
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05045-z
Abstract: Although the association between Takayasu arteritis (TA) and latent or active Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection has been suggested for a long time, studies conducted in recent years are challenging this notion. Until recently, the possibility of… read more here.
Keywords: use; association; tnf inhibitors; mycobacterium tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Factors associated with event-free survival in Chinese patients with Takayasu’s arteritis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05481-x
Abstract: To investigate long-term outcomes of Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) and explore the predictive factors associated with poor prognosis. We performed a retrospective study on consecutive TA patients admitted to the Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital during the… read more here.
Keywords: low dose; adverse outcomes; free survival; factors associated ... See more keywords
Takayasu arteritis: a cohort of Italian patients and recent pathogenetic and therapeutic advances
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DOI: 10.1007/s10238-020-00668-7
Abstract: Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare granulomatous vasculitis of unknown etiology that mainly affects the aorta and its major branches. The aim is to describe the clinical features, diagnostic procedures, pathogenesis, and management of TAK… read more here.
Keywords: takayasu arteritis; patients recent; cohort italian; cohort ... See more keywords
Takayasu arteritis presenting as isolated anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0516-4
Abstract: Abstract Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology that affects the aorta and its primary branches or large arteries in the proximal upper or lower extremities. Ocular manifestations of TA include microaneurysm… read more here.
Keywords: optic neuropathy; anterior ischemic; ischemic optic; takayasu arteritis ... See more keywords
Abnormality of retinal arterial velocity profiles using Doppler Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography in a case of Takayasu's arteritis with aortic regurgitation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.12.020
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the retinal microcirculation using a segmental-scanning Doppler optical coherence tomography (DOCT) flowmeter in a patient with Takayasu's arteritis (TA) with aortic valve regurgitation (AR). Observations We measured the retinal blood velocity (V),… read more here.
Keywords: optical coherence; velocity profiles; velocity; arteritis aortic ... See more keywords
"Complex aortic, visceral and renal arteries reconstruction with a four branched Dacron graft for Middle Aortic Syndrome secondary to Takayasu´s Arteritis".
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.05.064
Abstract: The Middle Aortic Syndrome (MAS) is an uncommon clinical expression as a result of isolated stenosis or complete occlusion of the descending thoracic and/or abdominal aorta; Takayasu's Arteritis (TA) is a rare vasculitis and a… read more here.
Keywords: aortic syndrome; visceral renal; middle aortic; renal arteries ... See more keywords