Takayasu Arteritis (TA) is a rare vascular inflammation, particularly affecting the aorta and the pulmonary artery. This condition is also called “Pulseless Disease” and is not genetically inherited. The global prevalence of TA is 3.3 million; it is mostly seen in Asian and East Asian descendants. Case presentation A 13-year-old female presented to the healthcare facility with three episodes of epistaxis in the last three years along with headache and uncontrolled hypertension despite the use of antihypertensives (amlodipine and atenolol). Medical history did not reveal anything significant.
There were bruits heard on both carotids, suprasternal, and supraclavicular areas along with the abdominal aorta. Examination On examination of precordium, the apex beat was palpable at left 5th intercostal space just lateral to the midclavicular line. It was heaving in nature. A2 was loud, there…
