Definitions for Takayasu's arteritis
takaya·su's ar·teri·tis

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1. Takayasu's arteritis, pulseless diseasenoun

   disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries

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1. Takayasu's arteritis

   Takayasu's arteritis (TA), also known as aortic arch syndrome, nonspecific aortoarteritis, and pulseless disease, is a form of large vessel granulomatous vasculitis with massive intimal fibrosis and vascular narrowing, most commonly affecting young or middle-aged women of Asian descent, though anyone can be affected. It mainly affects the aorta (the main blood vessel leaving the heart) and its branches, as well as the pulmonary arteries. Females are about 8–9 times more likely to be affected than males.Those with the disease often notice symptoms between 15 and 30 years of age. In the Western world, atherosclerosis is a more frequent cause of obstruction of the aortic arch vessels than Takayasu's arteritis. Takayasu's arteritis is similar to other forms of vasculitis, including giant cell arteritis which typically affects older individuals. Due to obstruction of the main branches of the aorta, including the left common carotid artery, the brachiocephalic artery, and the left subclavian artery, Takayasu's arteritis can present as pulseless upper extremities (arms, hands, and wrists with weak or absent pulses on the physical examination) which may be why it is also commonly referred to as the "pulseless disease." Involvement of renal arteries may lead to a presentation of renovascular hypertension.

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1. takayasu's arteritis

   Takayasu's Arteritis is a rare type of vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) that primarily impacts large vessels such as the aorta and its main branches. This condition can cause narrowing, blockage, or dilations known as aneurysms in the arteries, leading to various symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, fever, night sweats, and muscle and joint pain. It most commonly affects women and is typically seen in individuals under the age of 40. The exact cause is unknown but it's thought to be an autoimmune disease. Its diagnosis and treatment can help control symptoms and prevent serious complications, such as heart attack and stroke.

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1. Takayasu's arteritis

   Takayasu's disease is a form of large vessel granulomatous vasculitis with massive intimal fibrosis and vascular narrowing, affecting often young or middle-aged women of Asian descent. It mainly affects the aorta and its branches, as well as the pulmonary arteries. Females are about 8–9 times more likely to be affected than males. Patients often notice the disease symptoms between 15 and 30 years of age. In the Western world, atherosclerosis is a more frequent cause of obstruction of the aortic arch vessels than Takayasu's arteritis. Takayasu's arteritis is similar to other forms of vasculitis, including giant cell arteritis. Due to obstruction of the main branches of the aorta, including the left common carotid artery, the brachiocephalic artery, and the left subclavian artery, Takayasu's arteritis can present as pulseless upper extremities which may be why it is also commonly referred to as the "pulseless disease".

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Takayasu's arteritis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of Takayasu's arteritis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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