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Takayasu Arteritis (Pulseless Disease, TA)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypotensionHypertensionLabile Blood PressureStroke RiskRenal DysfunctionCareful PositioningImmunocompromiseChronic Corticosteroid Therapy

Pathophysiology

Takayasu arteritis ( TA ), or pulseless disease, is a granulomatous vasculitis of the aorta and its major branches - classically the subclavian, carotid, and renal arteries. CD4+ and CD8+ T cells...

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