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Title: Treatment strategies for coronary lesions in Takayasu arteritis patients - case report and review of the literature. Author: Karabulut A, Teskin O. Journal: Kardiol Pol; 2010 Oct; 68(10):1176-80; discussion 1180. PubMed ID: 20967723. 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.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]