TOTAL AORTOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF TAKAYASU’S ARTERITIS

Abstract
Takayasu’s arteritis may affect all parts of the aorta leading to narrowing, coarctation or dilatation. The pulmonary arteries are involved in similar fashion. Associated stenosis or occlusion of the subclavian, carotid, renal or abdominovisceral arteries is common. The angiographic findings in 8 patients are illustrated and the clinical features described. The clinical symptoms are very variable and the laboratory findings are nonspecific. Total aortography is of primary diagnostic importance, providing information not obtainable by any other method.