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The role of radiology in the diagnosis and management of Takayasu's arteritis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11783608     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In the last years new computer-based imaging techniques, like color Doppler sonography, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance, have allowed a non-invasive approach to vascular diseases, partially replacing angiography, and increasing the role of radiology in the diagnosis and management of many chronic diseases, such as Takayasu's arteritis. Simultaneous evaluation of luminal and vascular wall changes may now allow a simpler diagnosis of this condition also in its early phase and the effective therapy monitoring. Application of new procedures of interventional radiolgy provides a safer and more conservative correction of late steno-occlusive complications. Familiarity with the different imaging features of Takayasu arteritis will permit a more accurate clinical diagnosis and management of this insidious disorder.
Authors:
E Angeli; A Vanzulli; M Venturini; G B Zoccai; A Del Maschio
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of nephrology     Volume:  14     ISSN:  1121-8428     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Nephrol.     Publication Date:    2001 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-01-09     Completed Date:  2002-06-06     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9012268     Medline TA:  J Nephrol     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  514-24     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Scientific Institute S.Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiography
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Population Surveillance / methods
Radiography, Thoracic
Takayasu Arteritis / diagnosis*,  therapy*,  ultrasonography
Technology, Radiologic*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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