Coronary ostial stenosis in Takayasu's arteritis.
A patient with Takayasu's arteritis with left coronary ostial narrowing is presented. The dramatic clinical and pathologic findings are discussed in detail. Emphasis is placed on making the diagnosis as soon as possible, in order to expedite bypass surgery to prolong life.
D001015:Aortic Arch Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013625:Takayasu Arteritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging