Key result
Takayasu arteritis linked to higher PWV and CIMT alongside lower FMD versus healthy controls.
Why the study?
The application of pulse wave velocity, carotid intima-media thickness, and flow-mediated dilatation measurements to evaluate cardiovascular risk in Takayasu arteritis patients remains undetermined.
Are pulse wave velocity, carotid intima-media thickness, and flow-mediated dilation altered in patients with Takayasu arteritis compared to controls?
Systematic Review
Are pulse wave velocity, carotid intima-media thickness, and flow-mediated dilation altered in patients with Takayasu arteritis compared to controls?
PWV, CIMT, and FMD are significantly altered in Takayasu arteritis and may be useful for evaluating cardiovascular risk and disease activity.
May aid CV risk assessment and activity monitoring in Takayasu arteritis; reinforces consistent vascular changes via systematic synthesis.
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Watanabe et al. (2021) conducted a systematic review in Takayasu arteritis. Takayasu arteritis vs. Healthy controls was evaluated on Pulse wave velocity, carotid intima-media thickness, and flow-mediated dilation levels. Patients with Takayasu arteritis had significantly higher pulse wave velocity and carotid intima-media thickness, and significantly lower flow-mediated dilation compared to healthy controls.
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