Analysis of clinical features between active and inactive patients of Takayasu's arteritis with pulmonary arteries involvement

“Guidezilla” extension catheter combined with balloon technique for treating pulmonary artery stenosis caused by Takayasu arteritis

“…The insidious onset and lack of specific symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, causing difficulties in treatment. 3 , 4 The 3-year survival rate among patients with TA-related PH was lower than that among those with TA alone. 4 The primary cause of death in patients with TA-related PH is right heart failure.…”

“… 3 , 4 The 3-year survival rate among patients with TA-related PH was lower than that among those with TA alone. 4 The primary cause of death in patients with TA-related PH is right heart failure. 2 Early treatment, including drug treatment and interventional therapy, can improve clinical symptoms and patient survival.…”

“…TA is a rare systemic vasculitis of the aorta and its primary branches, which occurs more often in young women. 3 , 4 TA-related pulmonary artery involvement occurs in approximately 35 ​% of all cases. 3 Approximately 50 ​% of the patients having TA with pulmonary involvement develop PH.…”