title: [Takayasu's arteritis: new diagnostic tools and treatment].
abstract: Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, nvolving large blood vessels, such as the aorta and its major branches and the pulmonary arteries. TA is more prevalent in Asia, affecting young adults. This review strives to increase awareness of TA clinical presentation, new diagnostic tools and modern therapeutic options.
authors.affiliation: Medicine F, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. AchironAsaf@gmail.com
authors.forename: Asaf
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Achiron
authors.forename: Pnina
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Langevitz
authors.forename: Avi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Livneh
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001208:Asia / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013625:Takayasu Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult