Comparison of clinical features between patients with young-onset and late-onset Takayasu's arteritis

Key Points

• This research aims to compare clinical characteristics between young-onset and late-onset Takayasu's arteritis.
• Comparison of clinical features in two patient groups: young-onset and late-onset
• Assessment of vascular bruit, brachial arterial pulse, and blood pressure differences
• Analysis of the frequency of ascending aorta involvement
• Late-onset Takayasu's arteritis (LOTAK) patients show higher rates of vascular bruit
• LOTAK patients have reduced brachial arterial pulse
• Systolic blood pressure differences in arms are more common in LOTA patients
• Ascending aorta involvement is less frequent in LOTA patients compared to young-onset patients (YOTAK)