What is the definition or description of: takayasu arteritis?

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.

Inflamed arteries: Takayasu's is inflammation of the aorta and its large branches usually occurring in asian women under 40. Initially there are symptoms of weakness, fatigue, nausea, loss of weight and energy. Later complications occur from narrowing or blockage of the aorta and/or arteries to the brain, arms, and kidneys. Initial treatment is steroids. Surgery is avoided and only for severe complications.

Vasculitis: It is an inflammation of large blood vessels (e.g., aorta) which can cause aneurysms.