Korean Circulation Journal

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Spontaneous Resolution of the Left Subclavian Artery Obstruction in Takayasu's Arteritis

  • Baek, Wan Ki (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University) ;
  • Lee, Mina (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University) ;
  • Kim, Young Sam (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University) ;
  • Yoon, Yong Han (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University) ;
  • Kim, Joung Taek (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University) ;
  • Kim, Dae Hyeock (Division of Cardiology, Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University)
  • Received : 2015.09.22
  • Accepted : 2015.12.08
  • Published : 2016.09.30
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Abstract

Spontaneous resolution of the arterial obstruction in Takayasu's arteritis is rarely reported. We reported a case of spontaneous resolution of an obstruction of the left subclavian artery in a young female. The patient underwent a bilateral coronary patch ostioplasty for both coronary ostial lesions complicated by Takayasu's arteritis at the age of 28. Concomitant left subclavian obstruction was seen at that time but left untreated. Surprisingly, the 10-year follow-up angiogram revealed complete resolution of the left subclavian artery obstruction. Meanwhile, no specific medical treatment was administered.

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Supported by : INHA University Hospital

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