Severe Takayasu's arteritis of the pulmonary arteries: Report of a case with successful surgical treatment

John W. Moore, Michael J. Reardon, Denton A. Cooley, Thomas A. Vargo

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Abstract

Although involvement of the aorta and its large branches is more common, Takayasu's arteritis involving the pulmonary arteries is well recognized. This report describes an adolescent girl with an uncommonly severe form of Takayasu's arteritis involving the pulmonary arteries. A successful surgical treatment is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)369-373
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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