Renal Involvement in Takayasu’S Arteritis; a Mini-Review Study Publisher



Salesi M¹ ; Hosseinpoor S² Show Affiliations
Source: Journal of Renal Injury Prevention Published:2024

Abstract

Takayasu’s arteritis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the aorta and its branches. It can also involve other organs, such as the kidneys. Inflammation of the renal artery can lead to hypertension, proteinuria, and progressive loss of kidney function over time. This condition is known as renovascular hypertension. The treatment for Takayasu’s arteritis involves managing symptoms with medications like corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and antihypertensive drugs. Surgical intervention may be necessary if there are complications, such as aneurysms or blockages in the affected blood vessels. Lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, and smoking cessation can also help manage better disease management. Copyright © 2024 The Author(s); Published by Nickan Research Institute. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.