Tag: Takayasu arteritis

  • Takayasu Disease

    Takayasu Disease: Definition and Description of Takayasu Disease: Takayasu Disease, also known as Takayasu arteritis, is a rare form of large vessel vasculitis that primarily affects the aorta and its major branches. It typically occurs in young women under the age of 40, although it can affect individuals of any gender and age. The condition…

  • Arteritis, Takayasu

    Arteritis, Takayasu Definition and Description of Arteritis, Takayasu Arteritis, Takayasu, also known as Takayasu arteritis, is a rare type of large vessel vasculitis that primarily affects the aorta and its major branches. Characterized by inflammation of the arterial wall, this condition can lead to stenosis (narrowing), occlusion (blockage), and, in severe cases, aneurysm formation. Takayasu…