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Catastrophic Cardiac Complications Of Takayasu's Arteritis., Sara Godil Md, Bilal Saqi Md, Kareem Godil Md, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari, Yasotha Rajeswaran Md
Catastrophic Cardiac Complications Of Takayasu's Arteritis., Sara Godil Md, Bilal Saqi Md, Kareem Godil Md, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari, Yasotha Rajeswaran Md
Department of Medicine
Takayasu's arteritis (TA) causes inflammation and necrosis of vessel walls, leading to aneurysm formation, extensive coronary damage and valvular abnormalities. We review a case of recurrent coronary, aortic and mitral valve involvement in a patient with TA and discuss the various treatment options available for such patients.