Abstract
A patient with Takayasu's arteritis with left coronary ostial narrowing is presented. The dramatic clinical and pathologic findings are discussed in detail. Emphasis is placed on making the diagnosis as soon as possible, in order to expedite bypass surgery to prolong life.
MeSH terms
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Aortic Arch Syndromes / diagnosis*
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Coronary Angiography
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Coronary Disease / diagnosis
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Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging
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Coronary Disease / etiology*
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Electrocardiography
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Takayasu Arteritis / complications
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Takayasu Arteritis / diagnosis*
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Takayasu Arteritis / diagnostic imaging