Takayasu arteritis

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musician
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:polyarteritis_nodosa
gptkb:Takayasu
gptkbp:affects large blood vessels
gptkbp:associated_with Asian descent
gptkbp:caused_by inflammation
gptkbp:clinical_trial dizziness
ongoing research
visual disturbances
claudication
coldness in limbs
gptkbp:complications heart attack
stroke
hypertension
ischemia
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:giant_cell_arteritis
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Takayasu
gptkbp:gender more common in females
gptkbp:genetic_diversity family history
HLA-B52 association
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Takayasu arteritis
gptkbp:is_a_route_for autoimmune response
gptkbp:is_popular_in rare disease
gptkbp:manager regular monitoring
lifestyle modifications
gptkbp:photography CT scan
ultrasound
gptkbp:population young adults
predominantly Asian women
gptkbp:premiered_on under 40 years
gptkbp:provides_information_on treatment protocols
diagnostic recommendations
gptkbp:research ongoing studies
gptkbp:research_focus treatment efficacy
quality of life assessments
pathogenesis
gptkbp:scholarships gptkb:Educational_Institution
support groups
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:MRI
gptkb:American_College_of_Rheumatology
variable
angiography
aortic dissection
more prevalent in women
Takayasu syndrome
higher incidence in Asia
lower incidence in Europe
other vasculitides
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
muscle pain
weight loss
fever
joint pain
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:hospital
corticosteroids
immunosuppressive drugs
biologic agents
improvement with immunosuppressants
variable response to corticosteroids