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September 5, 2025Medical Science of Ukraine (MSU)Open Access

TAKAYASU ARTERITIS AS A CAUSE OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (literature review)

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HMH.V. MostbauerMDMarta DzhusTKT.A. Karasevska

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Overview

Literature review highlights the significance of takayasu arteritis as a major cause of acute myocardial infarction, suggesting earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Key Points

  • Takayasu arteritis significantly contributes to acute myocardial infarction in young patients, especially women.
  • Findings indicate an incidence of 3.4-34.0% for AMI among patients with takayasu arteritis.
  • Coronary artery involvement in takayasu arteritis may lead to sudden death, with AMI often being the first sign.
  • Early diagnosis and immunosuppressive treatment can markedly reduce morbidity and mortality from AMI.

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Mostbauer et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb49bc6d6d5674bccff684https://doi.org/10.32345/2664-4738.2.2025.17
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