International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 1

A typical presentation of Takayasu's arteritis – Takayasu's arteritis with dilated cardiomyopathy

  • Author:
  • R. K. Vidyabati Devi
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 59 to 60

Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, JNIMS. E-mail: vidyarajkumari@gmail.com

Online published on 16 April, 2015.

Abstract

A young female was diagnosed with Takayasu's arteritis based on clinical features, investigations and resolution of symptoms with steroids. This case illustrated that Takaysu's arteritis can have varied presentation and early diagnosis along with treatment has Improved the symptoms and prevent the classical manifestation of Takayasu's arterit is.

Keywords

Takayasu's arteritis, CRP, ESR, DOPPLER