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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Aortitis | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| specialty = [[Rheumatology]], [[Cardiology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[fatigue]], [[weight loss]], [[chest pain]], [[back pain]] | |||
| complications = [[Aortic aneurysm]], [[aortic dissection]], [[aortic regurgitation]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = [[Takayasu's arteritis]], [[Giant cell arteritis]], [[Syphilitic aortitis]], [[Idiopathic aortitis]] | |||
| causes = [[Autoimmune disease]], [[infection]] | |||
| risks = | |||
| diagnosis = [[Imaging studies]], [[blood tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Atherosclerosis]], [[aortic dissection]], [[infective endocarditis]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Corticosteroids]], [[immunosuppressive drugs]], [[antibiotics]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = | |||
| frequency = | |||
}} | |||
'''Aortitis''' is an inflammation of the [[aorta]], the largest artery in the body. This condition can lead to serious complications, including [[aortic aneurysm]] and [[aortic dissection]]. Aortitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and other inflammatory conditions. | '''Aortitis''' is an inflammation of the [[aorta]], the largest artery in the body. This condition can lead to serious complications, including [[aortic aneurysm]] and [[aortic dissection]]. Aortitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and other inflammatory conditions. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Aortitis can be classified based on its etiology into infectious and non-infectious causes. | Aortitis can be classified based on its etiology into infectious and non-infectious causes. | ||
=== Infectious Causes === | === Infectious Causes === | ||
* [[Syphilis]] | * [[Syphilis]] | ||
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* [[Salmonella]] | * [[Salmonella]] | ||
* [[Staphylococcus aureus]] | * [[Staphylococcus aureus]] | ||
=== Non-Infectious Causes === | === Non-Infectious Causes === | ||
* [[Takayasu arteritis]] | * [[Takayasu arteritis]] | ||
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* [[Ankylosing spondylitis]] | * [[Ankylosing spondylitis]] | ||
* [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]] | * [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]] | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of aortitis can vary depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the inflammation. Common symptoms include: | The symptoms of aortitis can vary depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the inflammation. Common symptoms include: | ||
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* [[Abdominal pain]] | * [[Abdominal pain]] | ||
* [[Weight loss]] | * [[Weight loss]] | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
The diagnosis of aortitis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Common diagnostic tools include: | The diagnosis of aortitis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Common diagnostic tools include: | ||
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* [[Echocardiography]] | * [[Echocardiography]] | ||
* Blood tests for inflammatory markers such as [[C-reactive protein]] (CRP) and [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate]] (ESR) | * Blood tests for inflammatory markers such as [[C-reactive protein]] (CRP) and [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate]] (ESR) | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
The treatment of aortitis depends on the underlying cause. For infectious aortitis, antibiotics or antifungal medications are used. For non-infectious aortitis, treatment typically involves immunosuppressive therapy, including: | The treatment of aortitis depends on the underlying cause. For infectious aortitis, antibiotics or antifungal medications are used. For non-infectious aortitis, treatment typically involves immunosuppressive therapy, including: | ||
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* [[Cyclophosphamide]] | * [[Cyclophosphamide]] | ||
* [[Biologic agents]] such as [[tumor necrosis factor inhibitors]] | * [[Biologic agents]] such as [[tumor necrosis factor inhibitors]] | ||
== Complications == | == Complications == | ||
If left untreated, aortitis can lead to severe complications, including: | If left untreated, aortitis can lead to severe complications, including: | ||
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* [[Heart failure]] | * [[Heart failure]] | ||
* [[Stroke]] | * [[Stroke]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Vasculitis]] | * [[Vasculitis]] | ||
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* [[Autoimmune disease]] | * [[Autoimmune disease]] | ||
* [[Cardiovascular disease]] | * [[Cardiovascular disease]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{Commons category|Aortitis}} | {{Commons category|Aortitis}} | ||
[[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]] | [[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Inflammations]] | [[Category:Inflammations]] | ||
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[[Category:Vascular diseases]] | [[Category:Vascular diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
{{medicine-stub}} | {{medicine-stub}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:43, 4 April 2025
| Aortitis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Rheumatology, Cardiology |
| Symptoms | Fever, fatigue, weight loss, chest pain, back pain |
| Complications | Aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, aortic regurgitation |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | Takayasu's arteritis, Giant cell arteritis, Syphilitic aortitis, Idiopathic aortitis |
| Causes | Autoimmune disease, infection |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Imaging studies, blood tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Atherosclerosis, aortic dissection, infective endocarditis |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, antibiotics |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | N/A |
Aortitis is an inflammation of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. This condition can lead to serious complications, including aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection. Aortitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and other inflammatory conditions.
Causes[edit]
Aortitis can be classified based on its etiology into infectious and non-infectious causes.
Infectious Causes[edit]
Non-Infectious Causes[edit]
- Takayasu arteritis
- Giant cell arteritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of aortitis can vary depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the inflammation. Common symptoms include:
Diagnosis[edit]
The diagnosis of aortitis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Common diagnostic tools include:
- Computed tomography angiography (CTA)
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Echocardiography
- Blood tests for inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Treatment[edit]
The treatment of aortitis depends on the underlying cause. For infectious aortitis, antibiotics or antifungal medications are used. For non-infectious aortitis, treatment typically involves immunosuppressive therapy, including:
- Corticosteroids
- Methotrexate
- Azathioprine
- Cyclophosphamide
- Biologic agents such as tumor necrosis factor inhibitors
Complications[edit]
If left untreated, aortitis can lead to severe complications, including:
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
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