Overall survival and mortality risk factors in Takayasu's arteritis: A multicenter study of 318 patients.

CONCLUSION: The overall mortality in our Takayasu cohort was 5% after a median follow-up of 6.1 years. We identified specific characteristics that distinguish TA patients at highest risk for death and vascular complications.
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Source: Journal of Autoimmunity - August 16, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Mirouse A, Biard L, Comarmond C, Lambert M, Mekinian A, Ferfar Y, Kahn JE, Benhamou Y, Chiche L, Koskas F, Cluzel P, Hachulla E, Messas E, Cacoub P, Mirault T, Resche-Rigon M, Saadoun D, French Takayasu network Tags: J Autoimmun Source Type: research