Takayasu's arteritis,a rare disease,is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the aorta and its main branches.Characterized by vascular narrowing,occlusion,or aneurysms,its etiology may be associated with autoimmune abnormalities.The disease presents with diverse clinical manifestations,making early diagnosis challenging and potentially leading to severe complications such as stroke and heart valve disease.Diagnosis relies on imaging studies and laboratory markers,with treatment primarily involving corticosteroids and immunosuppressants.Severe cases may require surgical or endovascular intervention.Traditional Chinese medicine,especially acupuncture for its immunomodulatory effects,holds po-tential in treatment,though definitive evidence of efficacy is needed.The management of Takayasu's arteritis faces challen-ges due to the uncertainty of disease progression and the long-term nature of treatments.Future research should focus on improving diagnostics,therapeutic approaches,and patient outcomes.This article reviews the clinical research progress on the diagnosis and treatment of Takayasu arteritis.
Takayasu arteritisEpidemiologyEtiology and pathogenesisDiagnosis and treatment progress
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