A case of aortic regurgitation and hypotension.
Takayasu arteritis is a chronic inflammatory large vessel vasculitis affecting the aorta and its main branches. It can present in various forms, and thereby may lead to a delay in diagnosis. We present a patient with Takayasu arteritis, diagnosed at our center when she presented with severe aortic regurgitation. We also review the current knowledge base with respect to Takayasu arteritis.
Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore.
Laura Lihua
LL
Chan
Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore.
Chee Tang
CT
Chin
Takayasu arteritis; aortic regurgitation; hypotension; vasculitis