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Abnormal collateral arterial systems in Takayasu's arteritis and Leriche's syndrome evaluated by whole body

Hiroki Ando, Nobusada Funabashi, Masae Uehara

    International Journal of Cardiology
    |December 13, 2006
    PubMed

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    Takayasu

    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Medicine
    • Radiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Takayasu's arteritis and Leriche's syndrome are rare conditions affecting major arteries.
    • Both can lead to significant arterial damage and the formation of collateral vessels.

    Observation:

    • This study investigated whole-body arterial changes in patients with Takayasu's arteritis and Leriche's syndrome.
    • 16-slice multislice CT was employed to visualize these arterial systems.

    Findings:

    • Multislice CT effectively detected unexpected collateral arterial systems in both conditions.
    • The imaging modality revealed arterial wall thickening, occlusion, aneurysm, and calcification.

    Implications:

    • 16-slice multislice CT offers a non-invasive method for diagnosing and assessing the extent of arterial disease in these conditions.
    • Improved detection of collateral circulation may aid in treatment planning and patient management.

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