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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
===Back=== | ===Back=== | ||
Back examination of patients with Takayasu's arteritis is usually normal. | * Back examination of patients with Takayasu's arteritis is usually normal. | ||
===Genitourinary=== | ===Genitourinary=== | ||
* Genitourinary examination of patients with Takayasu's arteritis is usually normal. | |||
===Neuromuscular=== | ===Neuromuscular=== | ||
Involvement of the [[carotid]] and [[vertebral]] arteries causes decreased [[cerebral blood flow]], leading to: | Involvement of the [[carotid]] and [[vertebral]] arteries causes decreased [[cerebral blood flow]], leading to: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
A thorough physical examination is essential, with particular attention to:
- Peripheral pulses
- Blood pressure in all 4 extremities
- Ophthalmologic examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vital Signs
Skin
- Ulcerating nodular lesions
HEENT
Ophthalmologic examination may show:[1]
- Retinal ischemia
- Retinal hemorrhages
- Cotton-wool exudates
- Venous dilatation and beading
- Microaneurysms of peripheral retina
- Optic atrophy
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Wreathlike peripapillary arteriovenous anastomoses (extremely rare)
Neck
Lungs
Heart
Abdomen
Back
- Back examination of patients with Takayasu's arteritis is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with Takayasu's arteritis is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
Involvement of the carotid and vertebral arteries causes decreased cerebral blood flow, leading to:
- Lightheadedness
- Vertigo
- Syncope
- Orthostasis
- Headaches
- Convulsions
- Strokes