Abstract
Giant cell arteritis and Takayasu's arteritis are systemic vasculitides that cause inflammation of large arteries and their branches. Both have similar histology, but differ in their age of onset. Corticosteroids have been the mainstay of treatment for the past 50 years but are limited by the potential toxicity that may occur in almost 60% of patients. This limitation has lead to the investigation of alternative agents for the treatment of these diseases.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Giant Cell Arteritis / therapy*
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Humans
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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Takayasu Arteritis / therapy*
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Vascular Surgical Procedures
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
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Immunologic Factors
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors