How To Treat And Cope With Takayasu's Arteritis

Takayasu's arteritis, a type of vasculitis, is a disease that causes the blood vessels to become inflamed. In the case of Takayasu's arteritis, the larger arteries are affected. This refers to the aorta, the largest artery in the body, and the large arteries that branch off from it, such as the carotid artery, pulmonary artery, and coronary arteries. Takayasu's arteritis is an auto-immune disease, which means the patient’s immune system is attacking some part or system in their body. In this case, the target is the arterial walls.