Prognosis of Takayasu Arteritis
Up to 45% develop aortic aneurysms and nearly 40% develop cardiac abnormalities.
Thus, echocardiography should be performed to assess for left ventricular hypertrophy, aortic root dilatation, aortic valve insufficiency, and pulmonary hypertension.
Sudden death may occur because of myocardial infarction, stroke, or aneurysmal rupture or dissection.
Cardiac and renal failure can occur. Despite these risks, 5-year survival rates with treatment are 80% to 90%.
