Treatment strategies for coronary lesions in Takayasu arteritis patients - case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Takayasu arteritis is type of vasculitis that usually affects the aorta and its major branches. While coronary involvement is seen infrequently, treatment strategy is less clear. Here, we report a case of a 45 year-old woman with Takayasu arteritis who underwent a Y-graft coronary bypass surgery four years previously. We present the long-term follow-up this patient, with a literature review. and we discuss treatment strategies.
Kardiol Pol 2010; 68, 10: 1176-1179