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Medical AI Inquiry: You was designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.  Labels: BACKGROUND, UNASSIGNED. Meshes: Aorta, Thoracic, Aortic Arch Syndromes, Carotid Arteries, Carotid Artery, Common, Echocardiography, Female, Humans, Takayasu Arteritis.
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Do role of cardiovascular echo in patients with Takayasu arteritis? Context: Takayasu arteritis is an important differential diagnosis in young female patients presenting with fever, fatigue, hypertension, and/or neck pain. Aortic arch branch vessels are frequently affected and the carotid artery can have diffuse, homogeneous wall thickening, known as the 'macaroni sign'. The descending aorta can be stenotic with 'pseudo-coarctation'.
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Cardiovascular echo plays an important role in the screening and characterization of arterial lesions in patients with Takayasu arteritis. Final Decision: yes