Axillofemoral Bypass to Treat Severe Heart Failure Caused by Takayasu’s Arteritis

Takayasu’s arteritis is an inflammatory vasculitis that primarily affects the aorta and its major branches. Involvement of the thoracic and abdominal aortas, although rare, causes marked hypertension and may lead to severe heart failure. We report the improvement of cardiac function after axillofemo...

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Published in:Journal of chest surgery 2012, 45(2), , pp.124-126
Main Authors: 방지현, 김종욱, 정성호, 임주영
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Language:English
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흉부외과학
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Summary:Takayasu’s arteritis is an inflammatory vasculitis that primarily affects the aorta and its major branches. Involvement of the thoracic and abdominal aortas, although rare, causes marked hypertension and may lead to severe heart failure. We report the improvement of cardiac function after axillofemoral bypass grafting in a 59-year-old woman who had this condition. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:2765-1606
2765-1614