Percutaneous Revascularization of Sole Arch Artery for Severe Cerebral Ischemia Resulting from Takayasu Arteritis

Surgical bypass vs endovascular treatment for patients with supra-aortic arterial occlusive disease due to Takayasu arteritis

“…Nevertheless, many have attempted endovascular techniques to treat arterial lesions due to TA, with heterogeneous outcomes reported. [12][13][14] Tyagi et al 15 reported good early-term and intermediate-term results after carotid PTA or stent placement in TA patients. Min et al 16 also reported a procedural success rate of 90% and a restenosis rate of only 17% during a mean follow-up of 2 years after endovascular treatment (19 PTAs and 39 stent insertions) of patients with TA affecting various arteries.…”

Endovascular Revascularization for Carotid Artery Occlusion in Patients with Takayasu Arteritis

“…18 The initial entry to the occluded vessel is the most critical step. Of 11 cases, in only three could the stump of the occluded carotid artery in the arch be found.…”

“…Some reports show that angioplasty and stent placement in TA can be performed with excellent immediate results. 18,19 For them, the majority were limited to short focal stenotic lesions with no complete occlusions. Larger diameter balloons, cutting balloons, and stents should be avoided routinely because of their intense or chronic stimulation of the arteritis.…”

Takayasus Arteritis in Children: A Developing World Perspective

“…Reno-vascular hypertension, leading to seizures or cardiac failure is by far the most common mode of presentation of children with TA. It is the most common cause of reno-vascular hypertension in Asian and South African children [20][21][22]. Ischaemic neurological symptoms such as headache, dizziness or stroke, mesenteric angina, vomiting and limb claudication are less frequent modes of presentation in children.…”