Chronic angina secondary to Takayasu arteritis. Report of one case

Rev Med Chil. 2022 Nov;150(11):1534-1539. doi: 10.4067/S0034-98872022001101534.

Abstract

Chronic coronary syndromes are usually considered uncommon in young women, related to slower progression of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, have atypical clinical presentations, and experience less diagnostic investigation. Non-atherosclerotic causes of coronary artery disease should be considered in young women experiencing angina. We report a 25-year-old woman who consulted for five months of moderate exertion angina. Physical examination revealed a right carotid bruit and asymmetrical upper extremity peripheral pulses. Initial work-up and imaging allowed to diagnose aortitis with bilateral coronary ostial stenosis secondary to Takayasu's arteritis. The patient experienced an apparent clinical response to initial medical therapy. However, follow-up evaluation revealed persistence of significant ischemia and requirement for myocardial revascularization. A percutaneous coronary intervention was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteries
  • Coronary Artery Disease*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Takayasu Arteritis* / complications
  • Takayasu Arteritis* / diagnostic imaging