[Takayasu arteritis with aortic coarctation and multiple stenosis of aortic branches].
The authors discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic implication regarding the clinical case of a young woman with hypertension due to atypical coarctation type Takayasu arteritis with impressive stenosis of renal arteries, of the proximal segment of celiac tripod and of superior mesenteric artery.
Caravita
Sergio
S
UO Medicina Interna, Ospedale Bassini, Azienda Ospedaliera ICP, Milano.
Secchi
Maria Beatrice
MB
Wu
Sheng Chin
SC
Lisi
Elisabetta
E
Raiteri
Riccardo
R
Lambiase
Maristella
M
Arlati
Chiara
C
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D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D017311:Amlodipine; D017257:Ramipril; D011241:Prednisone