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Int J Angiol 2013; 22(04): 263-266
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1348886
Case Report
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A Case of Aortic Regurgitation and Hypotension

Laura Lihua Chan
1   Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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Chee Tang Chin
1   Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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27 June 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Takayasu arteritis is a chronic inflammatory large vessel vasculitis affecting the aorta and its main branches. It can present in various forms, and thereby may lead to a delay in diagnosis. We present a patient with Takayasu arteritis, diagnosed at our center when she presented with severe aortic regurgitation. We also review the current knowledge base with respect to Takayasu arteritis.

Keywords

Takayasu arteritis - aortic regurgitation - vasculitis - hypotension
 

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