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Arteritis de Takayasu - Treatment

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Enfermedad sin pulso

Tratamiento:

El tratamiento de esta enfermedad es difícil, pero los pacientes que reciben el tratamiento correcto pueden ver resultados positivos. La detección temprana es importante.

La mayoría de los pacientes son tratados con esteroides y fármacos inmunosupresores. La cirugía se reserva para complicaciones causadas por el estrechamiento de las arterias.

Es posible que sea necesario practicar la cirugía de derivación de las arterias estrechas, como angioplastia o colocación de stent, para suministrar sangre o despejar la constricción.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Esta enfermedad puede ser mortal; sin embargo, con una combinación de terapia médica y quirúrgica agresivas, las tasas de mortalidad se han disminuido notoriamente.

En los casos de arteritis de Takayasu bien manejados, la tasa de supervivencia a largo plazo es superior al 90%. Dicha tasa de supervivencia es mejor para los adultos que para los niños.

Complicaciones:

  • Coágulo de sangre
  • Ataque cardíaco
  • Insuficiencia cardíaca
  • Pericarditis
  • Pleuritis
  • Accidente cerebrovascular

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Consulte con el médico si tiene síntomas de esta afección. El pulso débil, el dolor torácico y la dificultad respiratoria requieren atención inmediata.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/5/2010
  • Mark James Borigini, MD, Rheumatologist in the Washington, DC Metro area. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

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