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What is the prognosis for someone with takayasu's arteritis?
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Depends on extent: Not good to start with. The extent of the disease is the variable.
Answered 2/8/2013
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Generally good.: The prognosis is generally good if the disease is effectively controlled with appropriate medications. As with all systemic vasculitic diseases, an individual with takayasu's must be closely monitored by a rheumatologist and must learn when to become concerned.
Answered 2/8/2013
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