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Finds aortic ulcers in Takayasu's arteritis correlate with Numano V, suggesting chronic changes.
In TAK patients, aortic ulcers were independently associated with Numano V, but not with current systemic activity, suggesting they may represent chronic structural sequelae. Long-term monitoring is essential to reduce the risks of complications.
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