Recommendations of diagnosis and treatment of Takayasu′s arteritis in China
10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20211120-00831
- VernacularTitle:大动脉炎诊疗规范
- Author:
Lindi JIANG
1
;
Lili MA
;
Yu XUE
;
Xin PAN
;
Lan HE
;
Yan ZHAO
Author Information
1. 复旦大学附属中山医院风湿免疫科 复旦大学循证医学中心，上海 200032
- Keywords:
Takayasu arteritis;
Diagnosis;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine
2022;61(5):517-524
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Takayasu′s arteritis (TAK) mainly involves the aorta and its major branches, which is characterized as a chronic, progressive and inflammatory disease. China belongs to one of the regions with a high prevalence of TAK referring to its global distribution. However, it is insufficient for the spread and update of standardized diagnosis and treatment of TAK. Based on the evidence and guidelines from China and other countries, Chinese Rheumatology Association developed the standardized diagnosis and treatment of TAK in China. The purpose is to standardize the methods for diagnosis of TAK, assessment of disease activity and disease severity, strategies of internal treatment and timing of surgical intervention, and further leading to protect the function of important organs and improve the disease prognosis.
