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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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