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Pathology
Chronic, progressive disease affecting large vessels including the aorta and branches
Aetiology
Peak in young to middle-aged Asian women, 15-30 years
Signs
Loss of pulses, bruits, tender over palpable arteries.
Symptoms
Claudication pain, systemically unwell
Investigations
Bloods: FBC, Raised ESR and Anemia
Treatment
Medical: Steroids, immunosuppression, angioplasty
Prognosis
Poor prognosis with end organ involvement
Renal artery stenosis, hypertension
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