[How to manage Takayasu arteritis?].

Abstract

Thorough clinical and imaging assessment of the arterial tree when a diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis is established. Glucocorticoïd as intiation therapy. Immunosuppresive agent should be considered as adjunctive therapy if resistance or dependance to glucocorticoïd therapy. Supportive care, antihypertensive drugs, glucocorticoïd induced osteoporosis preventive therapy, tuberculosis screening should not be forgiven. Monitoring of therapy should be clinical and supported by biological markers and imaging. Reconstructive surgery should be performed in the quiescent phase of disease.

• Authors: Tristan Mirault, Joseph Emmerich
• Journal: Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) (Presse Med) Vol. 41 Issue 10 Pg. 975-85 (Oct 2012) ISSN: 2213-0276 [Electronic] France
• Vernacular Title: Maladie de Takayasu. Comment la prendre en charge ?
• PMID: 22925996 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Immunosuppressive Agents

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures (methods)
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular
• Humans
• Immunosuppressive Agents (administration & dosage)
• Neoadjuvant Therapy
• Takayasu Arteritis (complications, diagnosis, therapy)