Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male Child
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare inflammatory disease affecting medium- to large-sized vessels, notably the aorta and its branches, posing significant challenges due to arterial obstruction. We present the case of a 16-year-old Indian male with recurrent hospitalizations for congestive heart failur...
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| author | Manisha Mehra Poonam Joshi Ankit Kumar Sahu Surya Kant Tiwari |
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| description | Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare inflammatory disease affecting medium- to large-sized vessels, notably the aorta and its branches, posing significant challenges due to arterial obstruction. We present the case of a 16-year-old Indian male with recurrent hospitalizations for congestive heart failure, eventually diagnosed with TA. Clinical examination revealed discrepancies in blood pressure, absent pulse in the left leg, and cardiovascular abnormalities. Laboratory findings indicated inflammation, and imaging confirmed arterial involvement. Treatment involved immunosuppressive therapy and symptomatic management. Despite diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, the patient showed improvement after 3 months. This case shows diverse clinical manifestations, diagnostic complexities, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to management. Further research is crucial in understanding mechanisms and optimizing therapeutic strategies for this rare vasculitis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e3e33ed410b54661927d2d05a179a2f72025-01-12T10:26:54ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Indian College of Cardiology1561-88112213-36152024-12-0114413013210.4103/jicc.jicc_15_24Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male ChildManisha MehraPoonam JoshiAnkit Kumar SahuSurya Kant TiwariTakayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare inflammatory disease affecting medium- to large-sized vessels, notably the aorta and its branches, posing significant challenges due to arterial obstruction. We present the case of a 16-year-old Indian male with recurrent hospitalizations for congestive heart failure, eventually diagnosed with TA. Clinical examination revealed discrepancies in blood pressure, absent pulse in the left leg, and cardiovascular abnormalities. Laboratory findings indicated inflammation, and imaging confirmed arterial involvement. Treatment involved immunosuppressive therapy and symptomatic management. Despite diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, the patient showed improvement after 3 months. This case shows diverse clinical manifestations, diagnostic complexities, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to management. Further research is crucial in understanding mechanisms and optimizing therapeutic strategies for this rare vasculitis.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jicc.jicc_15_24adolescentsblood pressureheart failureimmunosuppressive therapytakayasu arteritis |
| spellingShingle | Manisha Mehra Poonam Joshi Ankit Kumar Sahu Surya Kant Tiwari Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male Child Journal of Indian College of Cardiology adolescents blood pressure heart failure immunosuppressive therapy takayasu arteritis |
| title | Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male Child |
| title_full | Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male Child |
| title_fullStr | Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male Child |
| title_full_unstemmed | Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male Child |
| title_short | Takayasu Arteritis with Congestive Heart Failure in a 16-year-old Indian Male Child |
| title_sort | takayasu arteritis with congestive heart failure in a 16 year old indian male child |
| topic | adolescents blood pressure heart failure immunosuppressive therapy takayasu arteritis |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jicc.jicc_15_24 |
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