Aortitis

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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 | edit source]

Aortitis can be classified based on its etiology into infectious and non-infectious causes.

Infectious Causes[edit | edit source]

Non-Infectious Causes[edit | edit source]

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The symptoms of aortitis can vary depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the inflammation. Common symptoms include:

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

The diagnosis of aortitis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Common diagnostic tools include:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

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:

Complications[edit | edit source]

If left untreated, aortitis can lead to severe complications, including:

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