Regarding Takayasu’s arteritis, which of the following are true?
a) Males are more commonly affected than females
b) The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is rarely elevated
c) The left subclavian artery is rarely involved
d) Pulmonary arteries are commonly involved
e) Aortic calcification is a feature on chest radiography In 40% of cases
aanya.bansal Answered question August 17, 2024
The correct answers are:
d) Pulmonary arteries are commonly involved
Takayasu’s arteritis is a large vessel vasculitis that typically affects the aorta and its major branches. Involvement of the pulmonary arteries is common, occurring in up to 50% of cases.
aanya.bansal Answered question August 17, 2024