Hypertensive Crisis in A Young Woman: A Rare Presentation of an Uncommon Disease (Poster), New Nerve racking Neurologic Symptoms (Podium)
Abstract
Hypertensive emergency is an uncommon presentation of rheumatic disease but can be seen in disorders affecting the renal arteries and kidneys. Takayasu arteritis is a large vessel vasculitis affecting young females classically presenting with claudication, systemic illness and asymmetric blood pressures. We describe a young, African American female who presented with hypertensive emergency, altered mental status and seizure then found to have abdominal aortitis and bilateral renal artery stenosis consistent with type IV Takayasu arteritis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 26, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1037605
Entities
People
- Katrina M. Lawrence-wolff
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing