Abstract:
Takayasu Arteritis (TA), a chronic in ammatory condition of the aorta and its major branches, causes narrowing and ultimate occlusion of major vessels and may manifest as cerebrovascular insu ciency, organ ischemia, and systemic arterial hypertension (HTN). Herein, we report a case of a 35-year female with the pulseless disease but no other clinical signs except headache and neck pain on exertion despite the fact that three out of four vessels of the aortic arch were occluded. Diagnosis of TA was based on clinical ndings, radiological imaging, and doppler studies. This case report highlights the clinical importance of unexplained headaches and absent peripheral pulses in the screening of TA.
Page(s):
1617-1619
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 32, Issue: 12, Year: 2022