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Takayasu arteritis - Symptom

Alternative Names

Pulseless disease

Symptoms:

  • Arm weakness or pain with use
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Light-headedness
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Skin rash
  • Night sweats
  • Vision changes
  • Weight loss

Signs and tests:

  • Decreased radial pulses (at the wrist)
  • Difference in blood pressure between the two arms
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)

There may also be signs of inflammation (pericarditis or pleuritis).

Tests:

  • Reviewed last on: 1/17/2008
  • Neil J. Gonter, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University, NY and private practice specializing in Rheumatology at Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey, Teaneck, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Maksimowicz-McKinnon, K. Takayasu arteritis: what is the long-term prognosis? Rheum Dis Clin North Am, 2007;33:777-786.