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Romary DJ, Darling JD, Patel PB, Dash SP, Schermerhorn ML, Lee AM. Systemic immunosuppression does not affect revascularization outcomes in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. J Vasc Surg 2024; 79:111-119.e2. [PMID: 37717639 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Many patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) have additional comorbidities requiring systemic immunosuppression. Few studies have analyzed whether these medications may inhibit graft integration and effectiveness, or conversely, whether they may prevent inflammation and/or restenosis. Therefore, our study aim was to examine the effect of systemic immunosuppression vs no immunosuppression on outcomes after any first-time lower extremity revascularization for CLTI. METHODS We identified all patients undergoing first-time infrainguinal bypass graft (BPG) or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with or without stenting (PTA/S) for CLTI at our institution between 2005 and 2014. Patients were stratified by procedure type and immunosuppression status, defined as ≥6 weeks of any systemic immunosuppression therapy ongoing at the time of intervention. Immunosuppression vs nonimmunosuppression were the primary comparison groups in our analyses. Primary outcomes included perioperative complications, reintervention, primary patency, and limb salvage, with Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazard models used for univariate and multivariate analyses, respectively. RESULTS Among 1312 patients, 667 (51%) underwent BPG and 651 (49%) underwent PTA/S, of whom 65 (10%) and 95 (15%) were on systemic immunosuppression therapy, respectively. Whether assessing BPG or PTA/S patients, there were no differences noted in perioperative outcomes, including perioperative mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, hematoma, or surgical site infection (P > .05). For BPG patients, Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank testing demonstrated no significant difference in three-year reintervention (37% vs 33% [control]; P = .75), major amputation (27% vs 15%; P = .64), or primary patency (72% vs 66%; P = .35) rates. Multivariate analysis via Cox regression confirmed these findings (immunosuppression hazard ratio [HR] for reintervention, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.56-1.60; P = .85; for major amputation, HR, 1.44; 95% CI, 0.70-2.96; P = .32; and for primary patency. HR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.69-1.38; P = .88). For PTA/S patients, univariate analysis revealed similar rates of reintervention (37% vs 39% [control]; P = .57) and primary patency (59% vs 63%; P = .21); however, immunosuppressed patients had higher rates of major amputation (23% vs 12%; P = .01). After using Cox regression to adjust for baseline demographics, as well as operative and anatomic characteristics, immunosuppression was not associated with any differences in reintervention (HR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.49-1.16; P = .20), major amputation (HR, 1.46; 95% CI, 0.81-2.62; P = .20), or primary patency (HR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.59-1.19; P = .32). Sensitivity analyses for the differences in makeup of immunosuppression regimens (steroids vs other classes) did not alter the interpretation of any findings in either BPG or PTA/S cohorts. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate that patients with chronic systemic immunosuppression, as compared with those who are not immunosuppressed, does not have a significant effect on late outcomes after lower extremity revascularization, as measured by primary patency, reintervention, or major amputation.
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- Daniel J Romary
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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Nicholas WJ, Maloney TG. Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty for Thoracic Great Vessel Stenosis Due to Takayasu Arteritis With 1-Year Follow-up. J Endovasc Ther 2023; 30:976-979. [PMID: 35735200 DOI: 10.1177/15266028221105180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Takayasu arteritis is a large-vessel vasculitis in women of childbearing age that affects large vessels including the aorta and its main branches. Inflammation of arteries can produce lesions that lead to occlusion, stenosis, or aneurysms which can lead to complications. If signs of organ dysfunction are present, vascular intervention may be necessary. CASE REPORT In this article, we present a case of Takayasu arteritis with high-grade stenosis of all the great vessels of the thoracic aorta treated with drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty and stenting requiring multiple follow-up interventions over a 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSION The DCB angioplasty is a potential endovascular treatment for thoracic great artery stenosis in Takayasu arteritis that could be further explored.
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- Internal Medicine Residency, Freeman Health System, Joplin, MO, USA
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He H, Long M, Duan Y, Gu N. Prussian blue nanozymes: progress, challenges, and opportunities. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:12818-12839. [PMID: 37496423 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr01741a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Prussian Blue Nanozymes (PBNZs) have emerged as highly efficient agents for reactive oxygen species (ROS) elimination, owing to their multiple enzyme-like properties encompassing catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities. As a functional nanomaterial mimicking enzyme, PBNZs not only surmount the limitations of natural enzymes, such as instability and high manufacturing costs, but also exhibit superior stability, tunable activity, low storage expenses, and remarkable reusability. Consequently, PBNZs have gained significant attention in diverse biomedical applications, including disease diagnosis and therapy. Over the past decade, propelled by advancements in catalysis science, biotechnology, computational science, and nanotechnology, PBNZs have witnessed remarkable progress in the exploration of their enzymatic activities, elucidation of catalytic mechanisms, and wide-ranging applications. This comprehensive review aims to provide a systematic overview of the discovery and catalytic mechanisms of PBNZ, along with the strategies employed to modulate their multiple enzyme-like activities. Furthermore, we extensively survey the recent advancements in utilizing PBNZs for scavenging ROS in various biomedical applications. Lastly, we analyze the existing challenges of translating PBNZs into therapeutic agents for clinical use and outline future research directions in this field. By presenting a comprehensive synopsis of the current state of knowledge, this review seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the immense potential of PBNZs as an innovative therapeutic agent in biomedicine.
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- Hongliang He
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People's Republic of China.
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Liang S, Yang J, Ma M, Zhou M, Liu Z, Huang H, He Y. Restenosis after excimer laser coronary atherectomy and drug-coated balloon dilation in Takayasu's arteritis: a case report and review of the literature. Thromb J 2023; 21:87. [PMID: 37563604 PMCID: PMC10413599 DOI: 10.1186/s12959-023-00529-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) is a rare chronic granulomatous arteritis that mainly affects the aorta and its major branches. Coronary artery (CA) involvement can be observed in 10-25% of TAK patients. We report a 21-year-old young female who was previously diagnosed with TAK and severe left main coronary artery (LMCA) stenosis and underwent numerous percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) in our hospital due to in-stent restenosis (ISR). This time, an excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) and drug-coated balloon (DCB) dilation was taken at the LMCA for the ISR. The blood flow was smooth after the operation, and she was symptom-free after discharge. Unfortunately, 5 months later, severe intimal hyperplasia was still seen in the stent of LMCA and left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. A coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) was performed, and she has been symptom-free ever since. ELCA plus DCB is one of the novel ways we first reported. However, ensuring long-term inflammation control is equally important to restore blood flow. The combination of revascularization and anti-inflammation/immunosuppression is recommended to improve the outcomes of TAK patients with CA involvements.
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- Shichu Liang
- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Fu Y, Chen Y. Operative experience on descending aorta with Takayasu Arteritis: a review. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1181285. [PMID: 37416916 PMCID: PMC10320220 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1181285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA) and descending aorta involvement often experience insidious onset and slow progression, leading to irreversible vascular lesions despite medication therapy. Surgical management plays a crucial role in resolving hemodynamic disturbances and has shown promise in improving the outcomes of this patient population, owing to significant advancements in surgical expertise. However, studies focusing on this rare disease are lacking. This review summarizes the characteristics of patients with stenosis in descending aorta, emphasizing surgical approaches, perioperative management, and disease outcomes. The operative approach depends on lesion location and extent. Existing studies have confirmed that the choice of surgical modality significantly influences postoperative complications and long-term prognosis in patients, highlighting the effectiveness of bypass surgery as a favorable option in clinical practice with a satisfactory long-term patency rate. To mitigate postoperative complications, it is advisable to conduct regular imaging follow-ups to prevent the deterioration of the condition. Notably, the occurrence of restenosis and pseudoaneurysm formation deserves particular attention due to their impact on patient survival. The use of perioperative medication remains a topic of debate, as previous studies have presented divergent perspectives. The primary objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive perspective on surgical treatment and offer customized surgical approaches for patients in this population.
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Chen BJ, Zeng ZX, Zhao YX, Wu MW, Bao X, Li T, Feng J, Li ZJ, Zhang GL, Feng R. Angioplasty for Supra-Aortic Arterial Lesions from Takayasu Arteritis: Efficacy of Cutting Balloon Angioplasty Versus Conventional Balloon Angioplasty. Ann Vasc Surg 2023:S0890-5096(23)00100-0. [PMID: 36805427 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.01.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cutting balloon angioplasty and conventional balloon angioplasty in supra-aortic arterial lesions caused by Takayasu arteritis. METHODS A total of 46 patients with supra-aortic arterial lesions between January 2011 and December 2018 were included. Cutting balloon angioplasty was applied for 17 patients with 24 supra-aortic arterial lesions (group A), while 29 patients with 36 supra-aortic arterial lesions received conventional balloon angioplasty (group B). The preoperative clinical manifestation, operation result, and postoperative outcomes were recorded and compared in the 2 groups. RESULTS Dizziness, visual disturbance, and unequal/absent pulses were the most common manifestations. The technical success of revascularization was 93.5% (43/46) in patients and 93.3% (56/60) in lesions. The stent implantation rate in group A was significantly lower than that in group B (4.2% vs. 50% in lesions, P < 0.05). Restenosis was the most common complication in both groups. Although the early (≤30 days) and late (>30 days) complications in group A were less than those in group B, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). Moreover, the primary-assisted patency of cutting balloon angioplasty and conventional balloon angioplasty at 1, 2, and 5 years were 66.7%, 62.5%, and 62.5% and 61.1%, 58.2%, and 49.8%, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups (P > 0.05), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Compared with conventional balloon angioplasty, cutting balloon angioplasty could be considered a safe and effective alternative for supra-aortic arterial lesions caused by Takayasu arteritis, demonstrating better patency and clinical benefit.
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- Bing-Ji Chen
- Department of Emergency Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiuquan City People's Hospital, Jiuquan, Gansu, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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Renovascular hypertension secondary to Takayasu's arteritis in a child: Case report. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 81:104247. [PMID: 36147141 PMCID: PMC9486410 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Zhou YP, Wei YP, Yang YJ, Xu XQ, Wu T, Liu C, Mei KY, Peng FH, Wang HP, Sun K, Li JY, Wang HF, Li MT, Wang DL, Miao Q, Jiang X, Jing ZC. Percutaneous Pulmonary Angioplasty for Patients With Takayasu Arteritis and Pulmonary Hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 79:1477-1488. [PMID: 35422244 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.01.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous transluminal pulmonary angioplasty (PTPA) is a treatment modality for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, but whether it can be applied to Takayasu arteritis-associated pulmonary hypertension (TA-PH), another chronic obstructive pulmonary vascular disease, remains unclear. OBJECTIVES This study sought to investigate the efficacy and safety of PTPA for TA-PH. METHODS Between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2019, a total of 50 patients with TA-PH who completed the PTPA procedure (the PTPA group) and 21 patients who refused the PTPA procedure (the non-PTPA group) were prospectively enrolled in this cohort study. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. The safety outcomes included PTPA procedure-related complications. RESULTS Baseline characteristics and medical therapies were similar between the PTPA group and the non-PTPA group. During a mean follow-up time of 37 ± 14 months, deaths occurred in 3 patients (6.0%) in the PTPA group and 6 patients (28.6%) in the non-PTPA group, contributing to the 3-year survival rate of 93.7% in the PTPA group and 76.2% in the non-PTPA group (P = 0.0096 for log-rank test). The Cox regression model showed that PTPA was associated with a significantly reduced hazard of all-cause mortality in TA-PH patients (HR: 0.18; 95% CI: 0.05-0.73; P = 0.017). No periprocedural death occurred. Severe complications requiring noninvasive positive pressure ventilation occurred in only 1 of 150 total sessions (0.7%). CONCLUSIONS PTPA tended to be associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality with acceptable safety profiles and seemed to be a promising therapeutic option for TA-PH patients.
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- Yu-Ping Zhou
- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Science Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Vascular Disease and Thrombosis Medicine, Fuwai Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Science Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Misra DP, Rathore U, Patro P, Agarwal V, Sharma A. Corticosteroid monotherapy for the management of Takayasu arteritis-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatol Int 2021; 41:1729-1742. [PMID: 34302232 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-021-04958-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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We evaluated clinical response, normalization of inflammatory markers, angiographic stabilization (primary outcomes), relapses and adverse events (secondary outcomes) in Takayasu arteritis (TAK) patients following corticosteroid monotherapy. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, Pubmed Central, Cochrane library, clinical trial databases and major international Rheumatology conferences were searched for studies reporting outcomes in TAK following corticosteroid monotherapy (without language/date restrictions). Risk ratios were calculated for controlled studies. Proportions were pooled for uncontrolled studies. Heterogeneity was assessed using I2 statistic. Quality assessment of individual studies utilized the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. GRADE methodology ascertained certainty of individual outcomes across studies. Twenty-eight observational studies (1098 TAK) were identified. Twenty-three uncontrolled studies (580 TAK) were synthesized in meta-analysis. Clinical response was observed in 60% (95% CI 45-74%, 19 studies), normalization of inflammatory markers in 84% (95% CI 54-100%, 4 studies) and angiographic stabilization in 28% (95% CI 6-57%, 4 studies). Relapses occurred in 66% (95% CI 18-99%, 4 studies). Adverse events were reported in 51% (95% CI 2-99%, 4 studies). All pooled estimates had considerable heterogeneity, unexplained by subgroup analyses (time period, geographic location or number of patients). Two studies reported lesser restenosis following vascular surgery and fewer relapses when corticosteroids were combined with immunosuppressants compared with corticosteroid monotherapy. All outcomes had very low certainty. While corticosteroid monotherapy induces clinical response in most TAK patients, angiographic stabilization is observed in fewer than one-third. Most patients relapse following corticosteroid withdrawal. Preliminary evidence supports up-front addition of immunosuppressants to retard angiographic progression and reduce relapses (PROSPERO identifier CRD42021242910).
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- Durga Prasanna Misra
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, 226014, India.
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, 226014, India
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- School of Telemedicine, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, 226014, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, 226014, India
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- Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Services, Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Maz M, Chung SA, Abril A, Langford CA, Gorelik M, Guyatt G, Archer AM, Conn DL, Full KA, Grayson PC, Ibarra MF, Imundo LF, Kim S, Merkel PA, Rhee RL, Seo P, Stone JH, Sule S, Sundel RP, Vitobaldi OI, Warner A, Byram K, Dua AB, Husainat N, James KE, Kalot MA, Lin YC, Springer JM, Turgunbaev M, Villa-Forte A, Turner AS, Mustafa RA. 2021 American College of Rheumatology/Vasculitis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu Arteritis. Arthritis Rheumatol 2021; 73:1349-1365. [PMID: 34235884 DOI: 10.1002/art.41774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 193] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To provide evidence-based recommendations and expert guidance for the management of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK) as exemplars of large vessel vasculitis. METHODS Clinical questions regarding diagnostic testing, treatment, and management were developed in the population, intervention, comparator, and outcome (PICO) format for GCA and TAK (27 for GCA, 27 for TAK). Systematic literature reviews were conducted for each PICO question. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology was used to rate the quality of the evidence. Recommendations were developed by the Voting Panel, comprising adult and pediatric rheumatologists and patients. Each recommendation required ≥70% consensus among the Voting Panel. RESULTS We present 22 recommendations and 2 ungraded position statements for GCA, and 20 recommendations and 1 ungraded position statement for TAK. These recommendations and statements address clinical questions relating to the use of diagnostic testing, including imaging, treatments, and surgical interventions in GCA and TAK. Recommendations for GCA include support for the use of glucocorticoid-sparing immunosuppressive agents and the use of imaging to identify large vessel involvement. Recommendations for TAK include the use of nonglucocorticoid immunosuppressive agents with glucocorticoids as initial therapy. There were only 2 strong recommendations; the remaining recommendations were conditional due to the low quality of evidence available for most PICO questions. CONCLUSION These recommendations provide guidance regarding the evaluation and management of patients with GCA and TAK, including diagnostic strategies, use of pharmacologic agents, and surgical interventions.
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- Mehrdad Maz
- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- University of California, San Francisco
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Saint Luke's Health System, Kansas City, Missouri
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- American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Maz M, Chung SA, Abril A, Langford CA, Gorelik M, Guyatt G, Archer AM, Conn DL, Full KA, Grayson PC, Ibarra MF, Imundo LF, Kim S, Merkel PA, Rhee RL, Seo P, Stone JH, Sule S, Sundel RP, Vitobaldi OI, Warner A, Byram K, Dua AB, Husainat N, James KE, Kalot MA, Lin YC, Springer JM, Turgunbaev M, Villa-Forte A, Turner AS, Mustafa RA. 2021 American College of Rheumatology/Vasculitis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu Arteritis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2021; 73:1071-1087. [PMID: 34235871 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To provide evidence-based recommendations and expert guidance for the management of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK) as exemplars of large vessel vasculitis. METHODS Clinical questions regarding diagnostic testing, treatment, and management were developed in the population, intervention, comparator, and outcome (PICO) format for GCA and TAK (27 for GCA, 27 for TAK). Systematic literature reviews were conducted for each PICO question. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology was used to rate the quality of the evidence. Recommendations were developed by the Voting Panel, comprising adult and pediatric rheumatologists and patients. Each recommendation required ≥70% consensus among the Voting Panel. RESULTS We present 22 recommendations and 2 ungraded position statements for GCA, and 20 recommendations and 1 ungraded position statement for TAK. These recommendations and statements address clinical questions relating to the use of diagnostic testing, including imaging, treatments, and surgical interventions in GCA and TAK. Recommendations for GCA include support for the use of glucocorticoid-sparing immunosuppressive agents and the use of imaging to identify large vessel involvement. Recommendations for TAK include the use of nonglucocorticoid immunosuppressive agents with glucocorticoids as initial therapy. There were only 2 strong recommendations; the remaining recommendations were conditional due to the low quality of evidence available for most PICO questions. CONCLUSION These recommendations provide guidance regarding the evaluation and management of patients with GCA and TAK, including diagnostic strategies, use of pharmacologic agents, and surgical interventions.
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- Mehrdad Maz
- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- University of California, San Francisco
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Saint Luke's Health System, Kansas City, Missouri
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- American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Méndez Eirín E, Suárez Ouréns Y, Guerra Vázquez JL. Cardiac manifestations of rheumatic diseases. Med Clin (Barc) 2021; 156:615-621. [PMID: 33836859 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2021.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Autoimmune rheumatic diseases are inflammatory disorders that can involve multiple organs, including the heart. The high risk of cardiovascular pathology in these patients is not only due to traditional cardiovascular risk factors, but also to chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. All cardiac structures may be affected during the course of systemic autoimmune diseases (valves, the conduction system, the myocardium, endocardium and pericardium, and coronary arteries), and the cardiac complications have a variety of clinical manifestations. As these are all associated with an unfavourable prognosis, it is essential to detect subclinical cardiac involvement in asymptomatic systemic autoimmune disease patients and begin adequate management and treatment early. In this review, we examine the multiple cardiovascular manifestations in patients with rheumatological disorders and available management strategies.
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- Elizabet Méndez Eirín
- Servicio de Cardiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), A Coruña, España.
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- Servicio de Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol, Ferrol, A Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol, Ferrol, A Coruña, España
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Tatsuno K, Ueda T, Usuki N, Otsubo H, Araga T, Yoshie T, Takaishi S, Yoshida Y, Ono H. A Case of Acute Ischemic Stroke Treated with Endovascular Treatment for Tandem Occlusion of the Common Carotid Artery and Internal Carotid Artery Terminal Portion Related to Takayasu Arteritis. JOURNAL OF NEUROENDOVASCULAR THERAPY 2020; 15:387-395. [PMID: 37502416 PMCID: PMC10370951 DOI: 10.5797/jnet.cr.2020-0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Objective This report presents a case of mechanical thrombectomy for left internal carotid artery (ICA) terminal portion occlusion performed by left common carotid artery recanalization during hospitalization after diagnosing bilateral common carotid artery occlusion due to Takayasu arteritis. Case Presentation A 25-year-old woman with fever and cervix pain a few months ago visited our department after repeated transient aphasic attacks. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated diffuse infarction in the left middle cerebral artery (MCA) area, and she was diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis due to bilateral common carotid artery occlusion and left subclavian artery stenosis. On the 20th day of hospitalization, the terminal portion of the left ICA was occluded and thrombectomy was performed after balloon dilation of the left common carotid artery. Lastly, left common carotid artery stenting was performed. Aphasia and sensory disturbance remained, but she was transferred to a rehabilitation hospital with a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) of 2 on the 65th day of hospitalization. Antithrombotic and immunosuppressive therapy were performed, and restenosis did not develop. Conclusion Angioplasty and stenting of common carotid artery occlusion can be effective treatments in thrombectomy for intracranial occlusion due to Takayasu disease.
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- Kentaro Tatsuno
- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center, St. Marianna University Toyoko Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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[Treatment of Takayasu arteritis]. Z Rheumatol 2020; 79:532-544. [PMID: 32430564 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-020-00806-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment, the mortality rate of Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is still elevated even today. The diagnosis is often made after a long time delay and the course of the disease is characterized by progressive structural vascular lesions. Recently, new recommendations for the management of large vessel vasculitis were published by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). For induction of remission oral glucocorticoids (GC) are administered in an initial daily dose of 40-60 mg. As experience has shown that the cumulative GC demand in TAK is high, GC-sparing treatment with moderately potent immunosuppressants, such as methotrexate, azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil is recommended from the time of initial diagnosis. In cases of a relapsing course, tocilizumab or tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors can be used as an additive off-label treatment. If vascular stenoses persist despite supposedly sufficient inflammation control and if these stenoses are symptomatic, vascular surgery or interventional treatment procedures can be indicated. Such revascularization or even surgical procedures for the treatment of aneurysms should be performed during phases of sufficient drug control of the vasculitis. In quite a few patients progressive vascular lesions continue to develop despite clinical and laboratory analytical remission. Due to the poor correlation of clinical symptoms and acute phase markers with the progression of vascular lesions, the distinction between active and inactive diseases is often a challenge in the clinical practice. Imaging studies can then support therapeutic decisions but are not yet formally and comprehensively validated in the long-term course of TAK.
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Sharma S, Pandey NN, Sinha M, Chandrashekhara SH. Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Aortitis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2020; 43:1821-1836. [PMID: 32390100 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02486-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Aortitis includes conditions with infectious or non-infectious etiology, characterized by inflammatory changes in one or more layers in aortic wall. Age at onset, geographic predilections, distribution and pattern of involvement in aorta, its branches and pulmonary arteries, and systemic associations provide a clue to etiology. Clinical presentations are often non-specific. An integrated approach including clinical, laboratory and imaging assessment is essential to confirm diagnosis and plan treatment. Assessment of disease activity is the key as it influences timing and outcome of treatment. Markers of activity include clinical, laboratory and imaging. Medical management remains the first-line therapy. Revascularization is indicated in the presence of hemodynamically significant stenosis and inactive disease. In the presence of flash pulmonary edema, left ventricular dysfunction or hypertensive encephalopathy, revascularization is performed irrespective of disease activity. Endovascular management is favored over surgery due to its high success and low restenosis rates. Symptomatic aneurysmal disease is usually managed by surgery.
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- Sanjiv Sharma
- Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Custer A, Villano N, Ravi D, Shapiro H, Kermani T, Honda HM. Takayasu Arteritis With Extensive Cardiovascular, Neurovascular, and Mesenteric Involvement. JACC Case Rep 2020; 2:697-701. [PMID: 34317327 PMCID: PMC8301690 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Takayasu arteritis is a rare large vessel vasculitis with an incidence of 1 to 3 per million. This disease typically involves the aorta and its primary branches but has been found to involve the coronary arteries in 7% to 9% of cases. We highlight the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
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- Address for correspondence: Dr. Henry M. Honda, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of California-Los Angeles, 100 UCLA Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, California 90095.
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Sun Y, Dai X, Lv P, Dong Z, Ma L, Yan Y, Lin J, Jiang L. Characteristics and Medium-term Outcomes of Takayasu Arteritis-related Renal Artery Stenosis: Analysis of a Large Chinese Cohort. J Rheumatol 2020; 48:87-93. [PMID: 32358160 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.190965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the characteristics of patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA)-related renal artery stenosis and identify the predictors of medium-term adverse outcomes. METHODS Data for 567 patients registered in the East China Takayasu arteritis cohort, a large prospective observational cohort, up to April 30, 2019, were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS Renal artery stenosis was confirmed in 172/567 (30.34%) patients, with left renal artery involvement seen in 73/172 (42.44%) patients. Renal insufficiency at presentation (HR 2.37, 95% CI 1.76-15.83, P = 0.03), bilateral renal artery involvement (HR 6.95, 95% CI 1.18-21.55, P = 0.01), and severe stenosis (> 75%; HR 4.75, 95% CI 1.08-11.33, P = 0.05) were predictors of adverse outcomes. A matrix model constructed using 3 variables (renal function, stenosis severity, and bilateral renal artery involvement) could identify 3 risk groups. Revascularization was performed for 46 out of 172 (26.74%) patients. Patients without preoperative treatment had higher rate of restenosis (41.46% vs 16.67%, P < 0.01) and worsening hypertension (25.93% vs. 10.53%, P < 0.01) after the procedure. Nonreceipt of preoperative treatment (HR 6.5, 95% CI 1.77-32.98, P = 0.04) and active disease at revascularization (HR 4.21, 95% CI 2.01-21.44, P = 0.04) were independent predictors of adverse outcomes after revascularization. CONCLUSION Patients with TA-associated renal artery stenosis and uncontrolled or worsening hypertension or/and renal function may benefit from revascularization. Those who have received preoperative treatment may have more favorable revascularization outcomes. Prognosis appears to be poorer for patients with renal insufficiency at presentation, bilateral artery involvement, and severe stenosis.
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- Ying Sun
- Y. Sun, PhD, X. Dai, PhD, L. Ma, PhD, Y. Yan, PhD, Department of Rheumatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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- Y. Sun, PhD, X. Dai, PhD, L. Ma, PhD, Y. Yan, PhD, Department of Rheumatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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- P. Lv, PhD, J. Lin, PhD, Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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- Z. Dong, PhD, Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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- Y. Sun, PhD, X. Dai, PhD, L. Ma, PhD, Y. Yan, PhD, Department of Rheumatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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- Y. Sun, PhD, X. Dai, PhD, L. Ma, PhD, Y. Yan, PhD, Department of Rheumatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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- P. Lv, PhD, J. Lin, PhD, Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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- L. Jiang, MD, PhD, Department of Rheumatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, and Center of Evidence-based Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Isobe M, Amano K, Arimura Y, Ishizu A, Ito S, Kaname S, Kobayashi S, Komagata Y, Komuro I, Komori K, Takahashi K, Tanemoto K, Hasegawa H, Harigai M, Fujimoto S, Miyazaki T, Miyata T, Yamada H, Yoshida A, Wada T, Inoue Y, Uchida HA, Ota H, Okazaki T, Onimaru M, Kawakami T, Kinouchi R, Kurata A, Kosuge H, Sada KE, Shigematsu K, Suematsu E, Sueyoshi E, Sugihara T, Sugiyama H, Takeno M, Tamura N, Tsutsumino M, Dobashi H, Nakaoka Y, Nagasaka K, Maejima Y, Yoshifuji H, Watanabe Y, Ozaki S, Kimura T, Shigematsu H, Yamauchi-Takihara K, Murohara T, Momomura SI. JCS 2017 Guideline on Management of Vasculitis Syndrome - Digest Version. Circ J 2020; 84:299-359. [PMID: 31956163 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-19-0773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University
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- Department of Rheumatology and Nephrology, Kyorin University School of Medicine.,Internal Medicine, Kichijoji Asahi Hospital
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Pathology, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School
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- Department of Hematology, Clinical Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University
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- Department of Hemovascular Medicine and Artificial Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
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- Vascular Center, Sanno Hospital and Sanno Medical Center
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- Medical Center for Rheumatic Diseases, Seirei Yokohama Hospital
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- Department of Nephrology and Laboratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University
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- Department of Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Department of Advanced MRI Collaboration Research, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Vice-Director, Shizuoka Medical Center, National Hospital Organization
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- Division of Pathophysiological and Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Division of Dermatology, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University
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- Medicine and Engineering Combined Research Institute, Asahikawa Medical University.,Department of Ophthalmology, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Medical Center
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- Department of Radiological Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Department of Lifetime Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Human Resource Development of Dialysis Therapy for Kidney Disease, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Department of Allergy and Rheumatology, Nippon Medical School Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine
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- Division of Hematology, Rheumatology and Respiratory Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University
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- Department of Vascular Physiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ome Municipal General Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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- Division of Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Clinical Research Center for Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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Erdogan M, Esatoglu SN, Hatemi G, Hamuryudan V. Aortic involvement in relapsing polychondritis: case-based review. Rheumatol Int 2019; 41:827-837. [PMID: 31768631 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-019-04468-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic inflammatory disease that mainly affects ears, nose, eyes, joints, and large airway. Relapsing polychondritis may also affect cardiac valves and large vessels with the aorta being most frequently involved. We conducted a systematic literature review to delineate the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcome of relapsing polychondritis patients with aortic involvement including thoracic and abdominal aorta, aortic valve, and coronary arteries. 113 patients reported in 85 manuscripts were retrieved through the systematic literature search and references of the selected manuscripts. With the addition of a patient from our center, a total of 114 patients were included in the analyses. Aortic vessel involvement was the predominant type of involvement that was identified in 93 (82%) patients, while aortic valve involvement was identified in 41 patients (36%). The median age at aortic involvement was 37 years [IQR: 30-53] with a delay of 5 years [IQR: 1-8] between first relapsing polychondritis symptom and aortic involvement. Nineteen percent of the patients were asymptomatic at the time of aortic involvement diagnosis. The initial treatment was immunosuppressives in 41 patients (56%) and surgery in 28 patients (38%). The mortality ratio was 27% in a 24 month follow-up [IQR: 7.5-54 months]. Aortic dissection or rupture was the most frequent causes of mortality. Concomitant coronary artery involvement suggested a worse outcome. Aortic involvement in relapsing polychondritis is a mortal complication despite medical and surgical treatments. It may be asymptomatic in 19% of the patients which warrants the importance of screening.
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- Mustafa Erdogan
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa, 34998, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa, 34998, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa, 34998, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa, 34998, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Águeda AF, Monti S, Luqmani RA, Buttgereit F, Cid M, Dasgupta B, Dejaco C, Mahr A, Ponte C, Salvarani C, Schmidt W, Hellmich B. Management of Takayasu arteritis: a systematic literature review informing the 2018 update of the EULAR recommendation for the management of large vessel vasculitis. RMD Open 2019; 5:e001020. [PMID: 31673416 PMCID: PMC6803017 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2019-001020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Objective To collect available evidence on management of large vessel vasculitis to inform the 2018 update of the EULAR management recommendations. Methods Two independent systematic literature reviews were performed, one on diagnosis and monitoring and the other on drugs and surgical treatments. Using a predefined PICO (population, intervention, comparator and outcome) strategy, Medline, Embase and Cochrane databases were accessed. Eligible papers were reviewed and results condensed into a summary of findings table. This paper reports the main results for Takayasu arteritis (TAK). Results A total of 287 articles were selected. Relevant heterogeneity precluded meta-analysis. Males appear to have more complications than females. The presence of major complications, older age, a progressive disease course and a weaker inflammatory response are associated with a more unfavourable prognosis. Evidence for details on the best disease monitoring scheme was not found. High-quality evidence to guide the treatment of TAK was not found. Glucocorticoids are widely accepted as first-line treatment. Conventional immunosuppressive drugs and tumour necrosis factor inhibitors were beneficial in case series and uncontrolled studies. Tocilizumab failed the primary endpoint (time to relapse) in a randomised controlled clinical trial; however, results still favoured tocilizumab over placebo. Vascular procedures may be required, and outcome is better when performed during inactive disease. Conclusions Evidence to guide monitoring and treatment of patients with TAK is predominantly derived from observational studies with low level of evidence. Therefore, higher-quality studies are needed in the future.
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- Ana F Águeda
- Rheumatology, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga EPE, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Rheumatology, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,University of Pavia, PhD in Experimental Medicine, Pavia, Italy
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité University Medicine Berlin (CCM), Berlin, Germany
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- Vasculitis Research Unit, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology, Southend University Hospital, Westcliff-on-Sea, UK
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- Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, South Tyrol Health Trust, Hospital of Bruneck, Bruneck, Italy.,Rheumatology, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Internal Medicine, Hospital Saint-Louis, University Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.,Rheumatology, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Norte, EPE, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Rheumatology, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia and Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Centre for Rheumatology, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie Berlin-Buch, Immanuel Krankenhaus, Berlin, Germany
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Rheumatologie und Immunologie, Vaskulitis-Zentrum Süd, Medius Kliniken, - Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Tübingen, Kirchheim-unter-Teck, Germany
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Dong H, Chen Y, Xiong HL, Che WQ, Zou YB, Jiang XJ. Endovascular Treatment of Iliac Artery Stenosis Caused by Takayasu Arteritis: A 10-Year Experience. J Endovasc Ther 2019; 26:810-815. [PMID: 31496339 DOI: 10.1177/1526602819874474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endovascular treatment for iliac artery stenosis caused by Takayasu arteritis (TA). Methods: Twenty-three consecutive TA patients (mean age 28.6±9.5 years; 17 women) with 30 iliac artery stenoses underwent percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and selective stent implantation between January 2007 and December 2016. All had claudication (Rutherford category 2 or 3). The changes in the Rutherford category, ankle-brachial index (ABI), 6-minute walking capacity, and adverse events were assessed. Results: The success rate of endovascular therapy for iliac artery lesions was 93.3% (28/30). Guidewires could not cross either lesion in a patient with bilateral stenoses. Twenty-four lesions were treated by PTA alone and the other 4 lesions with provisional stents. One patient had a puncture site hematoma. Over an average of 4.8±3.3 years, 18 patients remained asymptomatic or had mild intermittent claudication. The other 4 patients developed moderate to severe intermittent claudication due to progression of a previously existing iliac lesion (n=1) or restenosis (n=3); all 4 underwent PTA. At the last follow-up, improvements were seen in the ABI (0.95±0.12 vs 0.51±0.22, p<0.001), 6-minute walking capacity (409.5±46.1 vs 272.6±32.3 m, p<0.001), and the Rutherford category of 22 patients. One patient died of a hemorrhagic stroke at 27 months due to uncontrolled hypertension. Conclusion: Endovascular therapy was safe and effective in treating TA patients with iliac artery stenosis, with good clinical outcomes in the long term.
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- Hui Dong
- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Yamamoto T, Shirai K, Okamura K, Urata H. Two Years Efficacy of Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Dilation for In-Stent Renal Artery Restenosis Due to Takayasu Arteritis. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2019; 20:1089-1093. [PMID: 31341156 PMCID: PMC6676994 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.916105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Patient: Female, 19 Final Diagnosis: Renovascular hypertension Symptoms: Hypertension Medication: Anti-hypertensive agents Clinical Procedure: Percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty Specialty: Cardiology
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- Tomohiko Yamamoto
- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
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Zaldivar Villon MLF, de la Rocha JAL, Espinoza LR. Takayasu Arteritis: Recent Developments. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2019; 21:45. [DOI: 10.1007/s11926-019-0848-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Sharma J, Barjacharya P, Singhal J, Kalra S. Takayasu aortoarteritis in children: A diagnostic and management challenge. Indian J Nephrol 2019; 29:371-372. [PMID: 31571749 PMCID: PMC6755926 DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_182_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Transcranial Doppler Evaluation in Takayasu Arteritis With Oculo-Cerebrovascular Complications. Neurologist 2018; 24:17-21. [PMID: 30586029 DOI: 10.1097/nrl.0000000000000202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Takayasu arteritis is a large-vessel vasculitis that may cause oculo-cerebral ischemia. We report a patient with visual loss as initial manifestation, and discuss transcranial Doppler (TCD) findings before and after surgical revascularization. CASE DESCRIPTION A 19-year-old female developed episodes of transient positional right vision loss, progressing to permanent right vision loss and bright light-induced left amaurosis. Examination demonstrated subclavian bruits, palpable epigastrium aortic pulsation, faint radial pulses, right retinal pallor, arteriolar narrowing, and bilateral boxcarring. Head and neck computed tomography angiogram demonstrated left subclavian origin and right common carotid artery occlusion, and severe innominate and left common carotid artery stenosis. TCD demonstrated right ophthalmic artery flow reversal and nonpulsatile waveforms with dampened spectra in the right anterior circulation. Corticosteroids, methotrexate, infliximab, and dual-antiplatelet therapy were initiated. Eleven weeks later, the patient underwent ascending aortic aneurysm repair and bilateral carotid artery bypass with an aortic graft. Pathology was consistent with chronic active Takayasu arteritis. Two weeks postoperatively, left eye visual symptoms resolved; right visual loss persisted. Postoperative TCD showed marked improvement in cerebral perfusion. CONCLUSIONS Retinal ischemia in young women should prompt emergent inflammatory and systemic vascular evaluation. In our subject, prolonged right retinal ischemia had dismal prognosis despite carotid-aortic revascularization, whereas left retinal boxcarring reversed. Surgical revascularization is recommended for severely symptomatic oculo-cerebrovascular disease, once inflammation is better controlled with immunosuppressive therapy. TCD documented the presence and monitored the subsequent resolution of blood flow changes causing retinal and brain hypoxia.
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Adams TN, Zhang D, Batra K, Fitzgerald JE. Pulmonary manifestations of large, medium, and variable vessel vasculitis. Respir Med 2018; 145:182-191. [PMID: 30509707 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The hallmark of vasculitis is autoimmune inflammation of blood vessels and surrounding tissues, resulting in an array of constitutional symptoms and organ damage. The lung is commonly targeted in the more familiar ANCA-associated small vessel vasculitidies, but large and medium vessel vasculitides, including Takayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis, polyarteritis nodosa, Behcet's disease, and necrotizing sarcoid granulomatosis, may also feature prominent pulmonary involvement. Pulmonary manifestations of these conditions include pulmonary arterial aneurysms, pulmonary hypertension, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, pulmonary nodules, and parenchymal infiltrates. An understanding of the diverse manifestations of vasculitis and a high index of clinical suspicion are essential to avoid delays in disease recognition that may result in permanent or life threatening morbidity. In this review, we outline the general clinical manifestations, pulmonary manifestations, diagnostic workup, imaging findings, and treatment of medium, large, and variable vessel vasculitides.
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- Traci N Adams
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, United States.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, United States
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, United States
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, United States
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Chen ZG, Chen YX, Diao YP, Wu ZY, Yan S, Ma L, Liu CW, Li YJ. Simultaneous Multi-Supra-Aortic Artery Bypass Successfully Implemented in 17 Patients with Type I Takayasu Arteritis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2018; 56:903-909. [PMID: 30318396 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2018.08.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Type I Takayasu arteritis is common in Chinese patients and usually leads to cerebral ischaemia. There are limited data regarding simultaneous multi-supra-aortic artery (SMSAA) bypass in patients with type I Takayasu arteritis. The present study shares experience of using this method. METHODS Seventeen patients with Takayasu arteritis who received SMSAA bypass from June 2012 to March 2016 were included in this analysis. Demographic features and basic information were recorded. Follow up results, including major complications, patency rates, and survival rates, were also obtained. The EQ-5D questionnaire was also administered to evaluate the quality of life of patients. RESULTS Among these 17 patients, there were 77 supra-aortic arteries affected by TA and 37 arteries were reconstructed, 10 with great saphenous vein and 27 with artificial blood vessels. All the operations were technical successes and the mean operation time was 396.6 ± 93.4 min. The patients were followed for a mean of 25.2 ± 12.3 months. Two graft restenoses were found, and both were successfully recanalised by balloon dilatation. One patient suffered a minor stroke but was free from obvious sequelae. No major complications, recurrent symptoms, or deaths occurred during the follow up period. The EQ-5D questionnaire scores were significantly improved after the operation compared with the pre-operative scores (87.14 ± 8.25 vs. 58.93 ± 14.4, p < .01), and all the patients enjoyed a satisfactory quality of life. CONCLUSION SMSAA bypass in type I Takayasu arteritis can be effectively and safely performed with rigorous peri-operative management. Maintaining the patency of the bypass graft relieves the symptoms of cerebral ischaemia and helps sustain patients' quality of life.
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- Zuoguan G Chen
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Hospital, National Centre of Gerontology, Beijing, PR China; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, PR China; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Hospital, National Centre of Gerontology, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Hospital, National Centre of Gerontology, Beijing, PR China; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Hospital, National Centre of Gerontology, Beijing, PR China; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Hospital, National Centre of Gerontology, Beijing, PR China; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, PR China; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Hospital, National Centre of Gerontology, Beijing, PR China; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China.
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Lim RW, Keh YS, Yeo KK, Khanna NN. Takayasu’s arteritis: a review of the literature and the role of endovascular treatment. ASIAINTERVENTION 2018; 4:117-125. [PMID: 36484003 PMCID: PMC9706770 DOI: 10.4244/aij-d-16-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a chronic non-specific vasculitis with variable presentation in different ethnicities and countries. Treatment options vary and are dependent on the stage and presentation of the disease. We aimed to review current literature related to TA, focusing on the role of endovascular treatment in revascularisation. The temporal course of the disease and stage at presentation influence the management of TA. Treatment options include medical therapy, endovascular intervention or surgical vascular reconstruction. The decision to intervene is individualised according to vascular anatomy and the presence of haemodynamically significant lesions. There are currently no clear guidelines regarding the choice between the endovascular and open surgical approaches, but studies have shown that endovascular procedures are associated with slightly higher rates of restenosis while surgical procedures have higher rates of thrombosis. Periprocedural immunosuppression is suggested if the disease is active at the point of intervention. This improves outcomes but at the cost of immunosuppression-related side effects. Careful long-term follow-up is essential due to the risk of disease activation or flare-up, requiring appropriate evaluation of the diseased vessels.
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- National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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Surgical intervention and its role in Takayasu arteritis. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2018; 32:112-124. [PMID: 30526891 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2018.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Vascular surgery remains an important option in the management of Takayasu arteritis (TA). Its use is predominantly confined to the treatment of symptomatic organ ischaemia or life-threatening aneurysm formation. In most cases, this follows the failure of medical therapy to prevent arterial injury. Open surgery and endovascular approaches are used. The choice between them, at least in part, is determined by the site and nature of the lesion. Open surgery, although more invasive, offers enhanced duration of arterial patency, whereas for endovascular intervention, primary angioplasty without stenting is preferred, with stenting reserved for primary or secondary angioplasty failures. Although there is increasing interest in the role of stent grafts and tailor-made endovascular stents, long-term outcomes remain to be reported. Interventional outcomes are improved and complications reduced by therapeutic control of disease activity before and after surgery. The wider use of combined immunosuppression and the introduction of biologic therapy for refractory TA may reduce future requirements for surgical intervention.
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Dogan A, Sever K, Ozdemir E, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N. Endovascular stenting of mid-aortic syndrome due to Takayasu arteritis. Acta Chir Belg 2018; 118:264-268. [PMID: 28903623 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2017.1374592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Introduction-patients: Takayasu arteritis may involve various parts of the aorta and its major branches. It leads to occlusive or aneurysmal disease of the vessel. It can be treated either with surgery or percutaneous intervention. We report a successful endovascular treatment of stenosis of the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta in a 19-year-old female. Methods-results-conclusions: Self-expandable nitinol stent was deployed and adequate opening of the aorta was obtained in this patient. Long-term durability of endovascular approach is a matter of debate. We also reviewed the sufficiency of endovascular treatment versus surgery.
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- Ali Dogan
- Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa Hospital Cardiology Department, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa Hospital Cardiology Department, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa Hospital Cardiology Department, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Shan L, Goh D, Wagner T. Concomitant Hybrid Arch Vessel Reconstruction and Intracranial Clot Retrieval in Takayasu's Arteritis Presenting with Acute Cerebral Ischemia: A Case Report. Ann Vasc Surg 2018; 52:315.e1-315.e6. [PMID: 29886218 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Revised: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/31/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Type 1 Takayasu's arteritis (TA) predominantly affects the supra-aortic branches. Occlusive disease can cause catastrophic complications such as stroke and death. Open and endovascular techniques of revascularization are described for extracranial disease. There is currently no default choice of surgical intervention. Furthermore, the management of distal intracranial complications has not been described. METHODS A 25-year-old woman with known TA on immunosuppression was presented with acute left middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke. Computed tomography angiogram and formal cerebral digital subtraction angiography demonstrated critical stenoses or occlusion of all arch vessels except for the left subclavian artery (SCA), which was also stenosed at the origin. The left vertebral artery was the sole inflow to the brain. Furthermore, there was acute embolus in M1 of MCA and A1 of the anterior cerebral artery (ACA). Surgical access was achieved by bilateral common carotid artery (CCA) and left SCA exposures. Extracranial revascularization was performed using a hybrid technique: (i) left SCA covered stent; (ii) left SCA to right CCA bypass; (iii) left CCA thrombectomy; (iv) left CCA covered stent; and (v) left CCA interposition bypass. This was immediately followed by clot retrieval in the MCA and ACA territory for intracranial revascularization. RESULTS There were no major postoperative complications and the patient made an excellent neurologic recovery. CONCLUSIONS Hybrid vascular reconstruction for extracranial disease with concomitant clot retrieval for intracranial disease is a novel approach to achieving emergency revascularization in active TA.
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- Leonard Shan
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Batra K, Chamarthy M, Chate RC, Jordan K, Kay FU. Pulmonary vasculitis: diagnosis and endovascular therapy. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2018; 8:297-315. [PMID: 30057877 DOI: 10.21037/cdt.2017.12.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Pulmonary vasculitides are caused by a heterogeneous group of diseases with different clinical features and etiologies. Radiologic manifestations depend on the predominant type of vessel involved, which are grouped into large, medium, or small-sized vessels. Diagnosing pulmonary vasculitides is a challenging task, and radiologists play an important role in their management by providing supportive evidence for diagnosis and opportunities for minimally invasive therapy. This paper aims to present a practical approach for understanding the vasculitides that can affect the pulmonary vessels and lungs. We will describe and illustrate the main radiologic findings, discussing opportunities for minimally invasive treatment.
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- Kiran Batra
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein and Instituto to Coração HCFMUSP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Raherinantenaina F, Andrianandraina MCG, Harioly MOJ, Andriambariarijaona MY, Ralandison DS, Rakoto Ratsimba HN, Rajaonanahary TMA. [Dramatic evolution of a bilateral femoral artery aneurysm in a 16-year-old girl]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2018; 67:101-105. [PMID: 29496194 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2018.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Femoral artery aneurysm is a rare entity among the vascular complications of Takayasu's disease. It is sometimes characterized by the risk of serious local complications with hemorrhagic or ischemic event, as well as by a big therapeutic handling difficulty. We report a case of bilateral femoral artery aneurysm in a 16-year-old girl having a dramatic evolution turn after surgical treatment and irreversible limb ischemia.
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, CHU Morafeno, Tamatave, Madagascar
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- Service de rhumatologie, CHU Morafeno, Tamatave, Madagascar
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Takayasu arteritis is an idiopathic granulomatous vasculitis of the aorta and its main branches and it constitutes one of the more common vasculitides in children. Inflammation and intimal proliferation lead to wall thickening, stenotic or occlusive lesions, and thrombosis, while destruction of the elastica and muscularis layers originates aneurysms and dissection. Carotid artery tenderness, claudication, ocular disturbances, central nervous system abnormalities, and weakening of pulses are the most frequent clinical features. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by the observation of large vessel wall abnormalities: stenosis, aneurysms, occlusion, and evidence of increased collateral circulation in angiography, MRA or CTA imaging. The purpose of this revision is to address the current knowledge on pathogenesis, investigations, classification, outcome measures and management, and to emphasize the need for timely diagnosis, effective therapeutic intervention, and close monitoring of this severe condition.
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- Ricardo A G Russo
- Service of Immunology & Rheumatology, Hospital de Pediatría "Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan", Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Service of Immunology & Rheumatology, Hospital de Pediatría "Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan", Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare disease affecting chiefly young women, although it can affect both men and women and persons of many different ethnicities. TA carries a high morbidity rate, but importantly, overall mortality has declined over time such that the 15-year survival rate has increased from 82.9% for patients diagnosed between 1957 and 1975 to 96.5% for those diagnosed from 1976 to 1990. Severity of presenting arterial complications and delay to diagnosis have also decreased over the past decade owing to advances in non-invasive diagnostic imaging and the development of medical therapies. Despite these advances, there still remain significant gaps in the diagnosis and management of these complex patients. These gaps encompass the basic, yet extremely complex, tasks of defining a universally accepted diagnostic criterion, accurate assessment of disease activity and development of clinically meaningful and accurate outcome measures to guide necessary clinical trials for the management of these complex patients.
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Gomez L, Chaumet-Riffaud P, Noel N, Lambotte O, Goujard C, Durand E, Besson FL. Effect of CRP value on 18F-FDG PET vascular positivity in Takayasu arteritis: a systematic review and per-patient based meta-analysis. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2017; 45:575-581. [PMID: 28856429 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-017-3798-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to quantify the association between the CRP value and 18F-FDG PET vascular positivity in Takayasu arteritis (TAK) through a structured dedicated systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS From January 2000 to December 2016, the PubMed/MEDLINE database was searched for articles specifically dealing with the assessment of vascular inflammation using 18F-FDG PET and CRP biomarkers in TAK. Inclusion criteria for the qualitative analysis were (1) 18F-FDG PET used to assess the disease activity, (2) The use of the ACR criteria for the diagnosis of TAK, (3) No case mixed vasculitis (i.e., no giant cell arteritis), and (4) CRP concentration and clinical disease activity available. For the meta-analysis, PET-positive and PET-negative subgroups with the corresponding CRP concentrations were generated based on per patient data. The standard mean difference, which represents the effect of the CRP concentrations on the 18F-FDG PET vascular uptake, was computed for all studies, and then the results were pooled together. RESULTS Among the 33 initial citations, nine complete articles including 210 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Five studies found a significant correlation between the 18F-FDG PET and CRP concentration, one provided a trend towards association and three did not find any association between the two biomarkers. Six studies found a significant association between 18F-FDG PET and clinical disease activity, one found a trend towards association and the last two studies did not evaluate this correlation. The meta-analysis (121 patients) provided the following results: Standard Mean Deviation = 0.54 [0.15;0.92]; Chi2 = 3.35; I2 = 0%; Test for overall effect: Z = 2.70 (P = 0.007). CONCLUSION The CRP concentration only moderately reflects the 18F-FDG PET vascular positivity in TAK, suggesting dissociated information. Standardized longitudinal prospective studies are necessary to assess the value of 18F-FDG PET as an independent biomarker for subtle vascular wall inflammation detection.
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- Léa Gomez
- Department of Biophysics and Nuclear Medicine, Bicêtre University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Biophysics and Nuclear Medicine, Bicêtre University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bicêtre University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Université Paris Sud, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- INSERM UMR 1184, Immunologie des Maladies Virales et Autoimmunes (IMVA), Université Paris Sud, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- CEA, DSV/iMETI, Division of Immuno-Virology IDMIT, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bicêtre University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Université Paris Sud, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- INSERM UMR 1184, Immunologie des Maladies Virales et Autoimmunes (IMVA), Université Paris Sud, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- CEA, DSV/iMETI, Division of Immuno-Virology IDMIT, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bicêtre University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Université Paris Sud, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- CEA, DSV/iMETI, Division of Immuno-Virology IDMIT, Paris, France
- INSERM U1018, CESP, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Biophysics and Nuclear Medicine, Bicêtre University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Université Paris Sud, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- IR4M - UMR8081, Université Paris Sud, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS, 91404, Orsay, France
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- Department of Biophysics and Nuclear Medicine, Bicêtre University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94275, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
- Université Paris Sud, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.
- IR4M - UMR8081, Université Paris Sud, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS, 91404, Orsay, France.
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Keser G, Aksu K. What is new in management of Takayasu arteritis? Presse Med 2017; 46:e229-e235. [PMID: 28774475 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2016.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Management of Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is challenging mostly due to difficulties in assessing actual disease activity. The rational of medical treatment is to suppress both vascular and systemic inflammation with appropriate systemic immunosuppression, including corticosteroids and conventional immunosuppressive (IS) agents. In case of refractory disease activity, biologic agents such as TNF inhibitors and tocilizumab may be tried. In selected cases, endovascular interventions and surgical procedures may be indicated and should be performed during inactive disease. Among conventional IS agents, new data is available for leflunomide. On the other hand, most of the new information in the management of TAK arises from the growing experience with biologic agents used in resistant cases. Besides, there are potential new therapeutic targets which may be promising in the future for medical treatment of TAK. Finally, new trends in endovascular interventions for management of TAK deserve attention.
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- Gokhan Keser
- Ege University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Ege University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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Ramalho AR, Costa S, Silva Marques J. Looking for the Right Side in Large Vessel Vasculitis: A Multimodality Imaging-Guided Success. Circulation 2017; 136:234-238. [PMID: 28696270 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.026892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Ana Rita Ramalho
- From Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, University Hospitals, Cardiology A Unit, Avenida Bissaya Barreto, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- From Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, University Hospitals, Cardiology A Unit, Avenida Bissaya Barreto, Coimbra, Portugal
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- From Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, University Hospitals, Cardiology A Unit, Avenida Bissaya Barreto, Coimbra, Portugal
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Jeong HS, Jung JH, Song GG, Choi SJ, Hong SJ. Endovascular balloon angioplasty versus stenting in patients with Takayasu arteritis: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7558. [PMID: 28723782 PMCID: PMC5521922 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Symptomatic or significant vascular lesions of Takayasu arteritis (TA) need interventions. Although percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with balloon is a less invasive and safe method, stent implantation in TA can be an alternative option. However, superiority between balloon angioplasty and stenting in TA is not conclusive. METHODS A meta-analysis comparing balloon angioplasty and stenting outcomes was performed using the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases. RESULTS A total of 7 studies on 266 patients and 316 lesions were included. Balloon angioplasty was performed in 186 lesions and stenting in 130 lesions. There were no significant differences in the incidence of both restenosis and other complications between balloon angioplasty and stenting [odds ratio (OR) = 2.39, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.66-8.66, P = .18; OR = 1.80, 95% CI = 0.49-6.65, P = .38, respectively]. In the renal arteries, the risk of restenosis in stenting was significantly higher than that in balloon angioplasty (OR = 4.40, 95% CI = 2.14-9.02, P < .001). The clinical efficacy of improving renal hypertension between balloon angioplasty and stenting at the renal artery lesions was similar (OR = 0.65, 95% CI = 0.28-1.51, P = .31); however, acute vascular complications were significantly fewer in stenting than in balloon angioplasty (OR = 0.07, 95% CI = 0.02-0.29, P < .001). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis found that balloon angioplasty can yield better results in renal artery interventions than stenting. Nonetheless, it is desirable to avoid vessel dissections during balloon angioplasty, which can eventually require stent implantations.
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- Han Saem Jeong
- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University Anam Hospital
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University Anam Hospital
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Hong S, Ghang B, Kim YG, Lee CK, Yoo B. Longterm Outcomes of Renal Artery Involvement in Takayasu Arteritis. J Rheumatol 2017; 44:466-472. [PMID: 28202738 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.160974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Takayasu arteritis (TA) involving the renal artery can result in hypertension (HTN), renal dysfunction, and premature death. The aim of this study was to investigate the longterm outcomes and factors that predict outcomes in patients with TA with renal artery stenosis. METHODS The medical records of patients diagnosed with TA between January 1997 and December 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. Renal artery involvement was based on computed tomography and/or angiography findings. Poor outcome was defined as refractory HTN, chronic renal insufficiency, or death. RESULTS Of the 62 TA patients with renal artery involvement, 11 (17.7%) underwent renal artery revascularization. Younger age, male sex, and more severe stenosis (> 70%) were associated with vascular intervention. After a median followup of 90.6 months, 11 (17.7%) of the 62 patients had refractory HTN and 6 (9.7%) had chronic renal insufficiency. Renal insufficiency [5/15 (33.3%) vs 3/47 (6.4%), p = 0.016] and bilateral involvement [12/15 (80.0%) vs 23/47 (48.9%), p = 0.041] were significantly more frequent in patients with poor than good outcomes. Multivariate Cox analysis revealed that renal insufficiency at presentation (HR 13.778, 95% CI 3.530-53.786, p < 0.001) and bilateral renal artery involvement (HR 5.053, 95% CI 1.179-21.661, p = 0.029) were significant risk factors for poor outcomes at followup, but performance of revascularization procedure was not (HR 0.663, 95% CI 0.176-2.498, p = 0.543). CONCLUSION Bilateral lesions and renal functional impairment at presentation, but not implementation of revascularization procedures, were significant factors for outcomes in TA patients with renal artery involvement.
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- Seokchan Hong
- From the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.,S. Hong, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Ghang, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; Y.G. Kim, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; C.K. Lee, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Yoo, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center
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- From the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.,S. Hong, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Ghang, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; Y.G. Kim, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; C.K. Lee, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Yoo, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center
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- From the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.,S. Hong, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Ghang, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; Y.G. Kim, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; C.K. Lee, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Yoo, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center
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- From the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.,S. Hong, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Ghang, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; Y.G. Kim, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; C.K. Lee, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Yoo, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center
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- From the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. .,S. Hong, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Ghang, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; Y.G. Kim, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; C.K. Lee, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; B. Yoo, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center.
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Bauer P, Most AK, Hamm CW, Gündüz D. Coronary steal syndrome after left internal mammary bypass in a patient with undiagnosed Takayasu arteritis. Clin Res Cardiol 2017; 106:388-391. [PMID: 28180939 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-017-1083-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Pascal Bauer
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital Giessen, Klinikstraße 33, 35390, Giessen, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital Giessen, Klinikstraße 33, 35390, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital Giessen, Klinikstraße 33, 35390, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital Giessen, Klinikstraße 33, 35390, Giessen, Germany
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Fujita K, Kasama S, Kurabayashi M. Pitfalls in the management of isolated pulmonary Takayasu's arteritis after surgery: a case report of an experience during 34 months after a pulmonary artery graft replacement. J Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 11:7. [PMID: 26772757 PMCID: PMC4715312 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-016-0413-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Several controversial matters still remain unresolved in the management of Takayasu’s arteritis, especially after vascular intervention. First, a definitive diagnostic tool has not been established to assess disease activity correctly. Second, the optimal medical regimen has not been established to prevent restenosis of the vascular lesion. Surgical treatments have been rarely performed to relieve critical vascular stenosis in isolated pulmonary Takayasu’s arteritis, but their postoperative courses on long-term follow-up periods have not been sufficiently reported. Case Presentation A 48-year-old man underwent a successful graft replacement for severe right main pulmonary artery stenosis due to isolated pulmonary Takayasu’s arteritis. The patient had remained asymptomatic with no clinical inflammatory signs under adequate anticoagulation therapy since then. However, stenosis of the prosthetic graft accompanied by marked pulmonary hypertension was detected 18 months after surgery. Anti-inflammatory treatment with only 5 mg/day of oral prednisolone was then implemented, and the stenosis remained unchanged with the patient being stable for the next 16 months. Conclusions This is the first published case report that describes the actual clinical course with a long-term follow-up period after surgery for isolated pulmonary Takayasu’s arteritis, including images of the stenosed prosthetic graft. This case suggests that patients should be followed with multiple complementary diagnostic techniques on the assumption that restenosis is highly possible and unpredictable even after surgery. Besides, sufficient anti-inflammatory treatment should be applied as soon as possible after surgery no matter how inactive the disease appears to be, although its optimal regimen especially during the inactive inflammatory phase needs to be further established.
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- Kishu Fujita
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hokkaido Ohno Hospital, 1-1-30 Nishino 4 Jyou, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido,, 063-0034, Japan. .,Department of Medicine and Biological Science (Cardiovascular Medicine), Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Medicine and Biological Science (Cardiovascular Medicine), Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Medicine and Biological Science (Cardiovascular Medicine), Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan.
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Choi YK, Jung YO, Kim HM, Kang MK. A case of a patient with Takayasu arteritis treated with left subclavian artery stent implantation. J Cardiol Cases 2015; 12:123-125. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jccase.2015.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Revised: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Surgical Treatment of Middle Aortic Syndrome with Takayasu Arteritis or Midaortic Dysplastic Syndrome. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2015; 50:206-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Chen B, Yu H, Zhang J, Li X, Wu X, Yang S, Qi Y, Yan C, Wang Z. Endovascular Revascularization for Carotid Artery Occlusion in Patients with Takayasu Arteritis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2015; 49:498-505. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2014] [Accepted: 01/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Alibaz-Öner F, Aydın SZ, Direskeneli H. Recent advances in Takayasu's arteritis. Eur J Rheumatol 2015; 2:24-30. [PMID: 27708916 DOI: 10.5152/eurjrheumatol.2015.0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) is a rare, chronic large-vessel vasculitis (LVV) that predominantly affects the aorta, its major branches, and the pulmonary arteries. Recent advances in the diagnosis, clinical course, disease assessment with biomarkers/imaging and new clinical tools, patient-reported outcomes, and new treatment options of TAK are discussed in this review. Conventional angiography, the gold standard method for initial diagnosis, appears to have been replaced with new imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in recent years. MRA and FDG-PET are also promising for the assessment of disease activity. New tools for disease assessment such as Indian Takayasu's Arteritis Score 2010 (ITAS2010) and color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) aim to better characterize and quantify disease activity; however, different imaging modalities in routine follow-up are not incorporated sufficiently in these approaches. Prognosis is possibly getting better, with lower mortality in recent years; however, it is difficult to assess the widely different vascular intervention rates among the clinical series. Leflunomide, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α antagonists, and tocilizumab are new options for patients resistant to conventional therapies. There is a clear need to develop a validated set of outcome measures for use in clinical trials of TAK. The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Vasculitis Working Group has taken on this task, finished a Delphi exercise with experts, and aims to develop a core set of outcomes for LVV in accordance with OMERACT Filter 2.0.
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- Fatma Alibaz-Öner
- Department of Rheumatology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Koç University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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Yun JK, Kim JB. Extra-anatomic Aortic Bypass for the Management of Mid-Aortic Syndrome Caused by Takayasu arteritis. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2015; 48:70-3. [PMID: 25705603 PMCID: PMC4333854 DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2015.48.1.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lower limb ischemia caused by multiple stenosis of the thoracoabdominal aorta is one of the rare clinical manifestations of Takayasu arteritis. The optimal management of such mid-aortic syndrome related with Takayasu arteritis has not been established to date. Here we report a case of extra-anatomic aortic bypass through minimally invasive techniques to treat lower limb ischemia caused by Takayasu arteritis.
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- Jae Kwang Yun
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine
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Jin SA, Lee JH, Park JH, Oh JK, Kim MS, Park YK, Kim JH, Kang SW, Kim SS. Endovascular Treatment in a Patient with Left Main Coronary and Pulmonary Arterial Stenoses as an Initial Manifestation of Takayasu's Arteritis. Heart Lung Circ 2015; 24:e26-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sammel AM, Wolfenden HD, Joshua F, Jepson N. Reduced efficacy of transcatheter and surgical revascularization in Takayasu arteritis. Int J Rheum Dis 2014; 22:152-157. [DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.12549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Anthony M. Sammel
- Department of Rheumatology; Prince of Wales Hospital; Sydney NSW Australia
- Prince of Wales Clinical School; University of New South Wales; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery; Prince of Wales Hospital; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology; Prince of Wales Hospital; Sydney NSW Australia
- Prince of Wales Clinical School; University of New South Wales; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School; University of New South Wales; Sydney NSW Australia
- Department of Cardiology; Prince of Wales Hospital; Sydney NSW Australia
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