Question 1

what causes takayasu arteritis?

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Unknown: The cause of it is idiopathic or really unknown cause.

Question 2

do you know about takayasu arteritis?

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Yes: This a form of vasculitis generally sen in younger individuals in their 20s or 30 s with varied symptoms. It generally involves the largest blood vessels especially the aorta and can cause significant problems of lack of blood flow to brain and other major organs. Also notables are symptoms of fatigue and possible fever. Need immediate attention and treatment often with high dose steroid drugs or

Question 3

does anybody know about takayasu arteritis?

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Form of vasculits: Takayasu arteritis is an autoimmune disease that "attacks" the larger arteries leading to inflammation and blockage of blood flow.  It affects typically females age 20's-30's and has some ethnic distribution in people of middle eastern and Asian descent.  Symptoms are varied but the blockage of blood flow leads to possible internal organ damage or limb injury.

Question 4

if i get takayasu arteritis, what are the symptoms?

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It depends: It depends on the vessels involved and the severity of the involvement. The most common symptoms are those that related to reduced blood flow to the brain or arms.

Question 5

how the disease takayasu arteritis will be treated?

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Corticosteroids: At present corticosteroids are the mainstay but other medications  include  cytotoxic drugs and those  used for connective  tissue  diseases.  The activity is assessed by lab and imaging. Your physician will assess your  activity and help decide  your best approach.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: takayasu arteritis?

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Vasculitis: Ta is a type of inflammation of the arteries. It effects the largest blood vessels in the body such as the aorta and its immediate large branches. Ta tends to effect young women>men before age 50. Treatments include prednisone, methotrexate, and sometimes other drugs that suppress the immune system.

Question 7

what are the chances of having a normal healthy life with takayasu arteritis?

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Depends85%: rTakayasu`s arteritis is a granulomatous giant cell arteritis that involves the aortic arch and can affect the arteries to the carotid, pulmonary, subclavian and even coronary arteries. The major treatment is prednisone, starting with high doses, mycophenolate, and tocilzumab. Bypass grafting,  stents have been done. Many are young Asian women and with treatment many can live a normal  life.

Question 8

is takayasu arteritis deadly?

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Unusual: Really unusual . This will depend on the artery that is involved with the disease , for example if renal arteries are involved the patient can developed severe high blood pressure and possible renal failure which can lead to death

Question 9

could people with takayasu arteritis fly in airplanes?

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Yes: They should be no problems with air travel.

Question 10

can people with takayasu arteritis fly in airplanes at high altitudes?

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Yes: There is no evidence the disease would worsen by flying in airplanes.

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