Takayasu Arteritis - FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctors treat Takayasu arteritis?Takayasu arteritis is treated by rheumatologists along with vascular surgeons and sometimes cardiologists.
2. How does Takayasu arteritis differ from temporal arteritis?
Temporal arteritis usually affects the arteries supplying to the head region and appears in patients more than 50 years of age. It is strongly associated with polymyalgia rheumatica. In contrast, Takayasu arteritis usually affects people younger than 50 years of age. The aorta and its branches are usually involved. This makes biopsy difficult in contrast to temporal arteritis where the artery is superficial and can be easily biopsied.
Cite this Article ⇣⇡
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
-
APA
Dr. Simi Paknikar. (2019, November 01). Takayasu Arteritis - FAQs. Medindia. Retrieved on Apr 30, 2024 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/takayasu-arteritis-faqs.htm.
MLA
Dr. Simi Paknikar. "Takayasu Arteritis - FAQs". Medindia. Apr 30, 2024. <https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/takayasu-arteritis-faqs.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Simi Paknikar. "Takayasu Arteritis - FAQs". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/takayasu-arteritis-faqs.htm. (accessed Apr 30, 2024).
Harvard
Dr. Simi Paknikar. 2019. Takayasu Arteritis - FAQs. Medindia, viewed Apr 30, 2024, https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/takayasu-arteritis-faqs.htm.