Indications for vascular procedures in patients with Takayasu arteritis. Data are n (%).
| Indications | Surgical Procedure, n = 93 | Endovascular Procedure, n = 26 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 7 (8) | 0 (0) | 0.15 |
| Transient ischemic attack | 7 (8) | 0 (0) | 0.15 |
| Claudication of arms | 40 (43) | 8 (31) | 0.26 |
| Claudication of legs | 18 (19) | 2 (8) | 0.16 |
| Heart failure | 12 (13) | 3 (12) | 0.85 |
| Mesenteric ischemia | 2 (2) | 1 (4) | 0.63 |
| Refractory hypertension | 12 (13) | 6 (23) | 0.20 |
| Kidney failure | 3 (3) | 1 (4) | 0.88 |
| Myocardial infarction | 5 (5) | 2 (8) | 0.66 |