Takayasu’s arteritis refers to a rare type of inflammation in the blood vessels. The inflammation causes damage to the aorta (the largest artery that delivers blood from the heart to the rest of the body) and its primary branches. This condition develops a weak or absent pulse in the arms, legs, or organs which is more likely to occur in Asian women under their 40s. Because of this, some people used to call the sickness “pulseless disease.” There are some instances in which a person may not show any symptoms at all. And, in such cases, Takayasu’s arteritis treatment may not be needed. But others may need to control the inflammation right away to avoid further complications.
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