Coronary artery calcification in Takayasu's arteritis: clinical characteristics and risk factors

CONCLUSIONS: We recommend CCTA screening for Numano V classified TAK patients. Glucocorticoid usage significantly escalates the risk of CAC. Therefore, in cases of effectively controlled disease, the inclusion of immunosuppressants aimed at reducing glucocorticoid dosage is advisable.PMID:38607693 | DOI:10.55563/clinexprheumatol/ypq2lj

Source: Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology - April 12, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Shiyu Yang Nan Zhang Wenjing Zhao Juan Du Na Gao Xuemei Shi Yaxin Zhang Jiayi Liu Lili Pan Source Type: research