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A Rare Find: Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female
May 27, 2022 from 1:30pm PDT to 2:00pm PDT
Takayasu Arteritis is a rare, inflammatory vasculitis that affects the large vessels often with systemic manifestations. It is most commonly found in women of childbearing age, this presentation will discuss takayasu arteritis as it presented in a 17 year old female. This young lady presented with an 18 month history of low energy, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss of 20 kgs. During a routine checkup her family physician detected a new murmur and an echocardiogram revealed a massively dilated ascending aorta with sever aortic regurgitation. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging revealed involvement of the carotid arteries and intracerebral vessels. She was admitted to hospital at an acute inflammatory stage, with cardiology, rheumatology and cardiovascular surgery following her care. Medical treatment was initiated with IV steroids and immunosuppressive therapy. After 6 weeks of treatment, a positive emission tomography (PET) scan revealed a lesser degree of inflammation and she was deemed ready for aortic surgery. She underwent a successful mechanical aortic valve, root reconstruction, coronary re-implantation, ascending and hemi-arch replacement. Her post-operative course was complicated by a high grade atrioventricular block, pericarditis and infection.
This presentation will provide an overview of the six different types of takayasu arteritis with a focus on type 2A, as this was the diagnosis of this young female. An overview of this interesting case will be discussed including her initial presentation, diagnosing characteristics, medical and surgical implications, post-operative challenges and long-term management.
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A Rare Find: Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female
May 27, 2022 from 1:30pm PDT to 2:00pm PDT -
A Rare Find: Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female
May 27, 2022 from 1:30pm PDT to 2:00pm PDT -
A Rare Find: Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female
May 27, 2022 from 1:30pm PDT to 2:00pm PDT
Maryann Rabusic-Wiedener
Maryann Rabusic-Wiedener
Maryann Rabusic-Wiedener
Maryann has been working as a registered nurse for over 30 years. She has spent 15 years of her career working in critical care and over the last 17 years she has found her niche working as a clinical nurse educator in Cardiology at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Cardiology nursing has become her passion as she holds current CNA certification credential in Cardiovascular Nursing. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time on her spin bike, practicing yoga and hanging out with her family.
Karen Wiens
Karen Wiens
Karen Wiens
Karen’s nursing career has spanned over 32 years, with a primary focus on cardiac surgery and cardiology medicine. She has an interest in education and improvement of care for the cardiovascular patients we serve. Karen has been involved in many QI initiatives, educational resources, and program engagement –her passion is cardiac nursing. She currently works at the Foothills Medical Center in the Cardiac Science Portfolio. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, hiking, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Leslie Poirier S.
Leslie Poirier S.
Leslie Poirier S.
Leslie has worked in cardiac sciences at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary since 1999, first as a registered nurse in cardiac surgery and cardiology critical care, and as of 2006 as a nurse practitioner. She worked with the cardiac surgery program from 2006-2016 as a nurse practitioner and has been with medical cardiology since 2016. Leslie is active in all levels of nursing engagement and education as well as constantly keeping up to date with innovative topics in cardiology and new guidelines. Leslie likes to spend time with her family enjoying outdoor activities, such as skiing in her spare time.