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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Aortitis is defined as inflammation of the aorta, encompassing infectious and non-infectious causes.
  • Advanced imaging has expanded the understanding of aortitis phenotypes.
  • Giant cell arteritis and Takayasu arteritis are the leading non-infectious causes, while clinically isolated aortitis and periaortitis represent distinct subsets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of aortitis, including its diverse etiologies and classifications.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and unmet needs in managing aortitis.
  • To discuss recent advancements in understanding and treating large vessel vasculitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on aortitis and large vessel vasculitis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic modalities and their impact on phenotypic spectrum.
  • Evaluation of current and emerging treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Aortitis encompasses a wide range of conditions, from large vessel vasculitides to infectious etiologies.
  • Accurate diagnosis and subtyping are essential as management and outcomes vary significantly.
  • Monitoring disease activity can be challenging, as inflammatory markers may not always reflect vascular inflammation.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for clearer disease classifications and improved diagnostic and management strategies for aortitis.
  • Advances in understanding large vessel vasculitis are leading to targeted therapies, potentially reducing reliance on glucocorticoids.
  • Future research should focus on refining diagnostic pathways and developing stratified management approaches for aortitis subtypes.