Table 1.
Frequency of arteriographic abnormalities and potential clinical features of arterial involvement (Kerr et al. [10])
Artery | Abnormalities (%) | Potential manifestations |
---|---|---|
Subclavian | 93 | Arm claudication, Raynaud phenomenon |
Common carotid | 58 | Visual changes, syncope |
Abdominal aorta | 47 | Abdominal pain |
Renal | 38 | Hypertension, renal failure |
Aortic arch | 35 | Aortic insufficiency |
Vertebral | 35 | Visual changes |
Coeliac axis | 18 | Abdominal pain |
Pulmonary | 20 | Chest pain, dyspnoea |