Visual outcome after endovascular intervention in Takayasu arteritis
Vaibhav Kumar Jain1, Shabari Pal1, Vivek Singh2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 11, 2022
Summary
Takayasu arteritis can cause vision loss. Endovascular intervention, like angioplasty and stenting, significantly improved vision in a young patient with Takayasu retinopathy, offering a promising treatment for advanced disease.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Takayasu arteritis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting large arteries, often leading to ocular complications.
- Ophthalmological manifestations, including Takayasu retinopathy, can significantly impair vision.
- Current management focuses on steroids and immunomodulators for early disease stages.


