Rheum| Large Vessel Vasculitis

4.03 Large Vessel Vasculitis Rheumatology review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels Vasculitis is split into three groups based on the size of blood vessels affected: large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis Large vessel vasculitis involves inflammation of the aorta and its main branches Two distinct large vessel vasculitidies: temporal (or giant cell) arteritis and takayasu arteritis Temporal (giant cell) arteritis primarily affects older women (>60) and the branches of the common carotid arteries Symptoms of temporal arteritis: jaw pain (jaw claudication), headaches, tenderness along temporal artery Complication of temporal arteritis: blindness Takayasu arteritis mostly affects young Asian women ( Symptoms of takayasu arteritis: weak upper extremity pulse, constitutional symptoms, myalgias, skin nodules, ocular disturbances Both temporal arteritis and takayasu arteritis are treated with a course of steroids  

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USMLE Step 1 audio lessons designed to be listened to over and over again. Episodes cover material from many different areas including the cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, microbiology, and more! Listen when at the gym, commuting, cooking, or whenever you are on the go. Episodes are written, recorded, and mixed by Sam Smith.