Inflammatory and infectious aortic diseases Journal Article


Authors: Deipolyi, A. R.; Czaplicki, C. D.; Oklu, R.
Article Title: Inflammatory and infectious aortic diseases
Abstract: Aortitis is aortic inflammation, which can be due to inflammatory or infectious diseases. Left undiagnosed, aortitis can lead to aneurysm formation and rupture, in addition to ischemic compromise of major organs. Infectious aortic diseases include mycotic aneurysm and graft infection; the most common inflammatory diseases are Takayasu's and giant cell arteritis. We review the epidemiology, etiology, presentation and diagnosis, and treatment of these entities. © Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy. All rights reserved.
Keywords: giant cell arteritis; mycotic aneurysm; aortitis; takayasu's arteritis
Journal Title: Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume: 8
Issue: Suppl. 1
ISSN: 2223-3652
Publisher: AME Publishing Company  
Date Published: 2018-04-01
Start Page: S61
End Page: S70
Language: English
DOI: 10.21037/cdt.2017.09.03
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC5949581
PUBMED: 29850419
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 1 August 2018 -- Source: Scopus
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