A Case of Takayasu s Arteritis Presenting with Acute Stroke

Akdag T., Ergun O., Tatar I. G., Durmaz H. A., Hekimoglu B.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.4, pp.464-466, 2013 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/jcam.2524
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.464-466
  • Keywords: Endovascular Procedures, Stroke, Takayasu's Arteritis
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Takayasu arteritis is a chronic systemic vasculitis that affects the aorta and its main branches. The first presentation of this disease with acute stroke is a very rare condition. We report a case of Takayasu's arteritis presenting with acute stroke in a young woman with its angiography findings and endovascular treatment.