Problem
Takayasu disease
Other Names:
Aortic arch syndromeOcclusive thromboaortopathy
Aortic arch arteritis
Pulseless disease
Young female arteritis
Nature:
Takayasu's arteritis is a rare inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that affects the aorta and its branches and causes obstruction of the aortic arch vessels. It is thought to be an autoimmune disease.
Incidence:
Although the disease has been reported worldwide, it shows a predilection for young Asian women. Females with this disease outnumber males by 8:1, and the age of onset is typically between 15 and 30 years.
Broader Problems:
Occlusive vascular diseaseArteritis Organizations:
Takayasu's Arteritis Foundation International Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.12.2019 – 17:42 CET