Takayasu Arteritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Takayasu Arteritis
Quick summary
Aorta and large artery vasculitis in young adults. Treated with steroids and tocilizumab.
Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment
- High-dose prednisone.
- Methotrexate.
- Tocilizumab.
- Vascular surgery for severe stenosis.