Vasculitis is a general term for diseases that cause inflammation in the blood vessels
themselves. Table 1 shows the 2012 revised version of Chapel Hill Consensus Conference …

Background Takayasu arteritis (TA) is an idiopathic large-vessel vasculitis that can result in
significant morbidity and mortality secondary to progressive stenosis and occlusion …

Abstract Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu Arteritis (TAK) are the two major forms of
large vessel vasculitis (LVV). Traditionally GCA and TAK have been considered as two …

Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare, chronic granulomatous large-vessel arteritis affecting
mainly the aorta and its major branches. Inflammation of the vessel wall causes segmental …

The article discusses the use of mizoribine and tacrolimus as a successful multitarget
therapy for refractory Takayasu arteritis (TA). It examines TA as a chronic, relapsing …

Opinion statement Takayasu arteritis is a large vessel vasculitis of unknown aetiology, more
common in the tropics. Assessment of disease activity is challenging and evolving, with …

TA is a rare large vessel vasculitis of unknown etiology, which is difficult to treat. Its natural
history is marked by the absence of response to most therapies. The nonspecific nature of …

Takayasu Arteritis (TAK) is a type of large vessel giant cell arteritis (GCA) involving major
branches of aorta. It usually affects subclavian, brachiocephalic or left common carotid …