| Arteritis | |
|---|---|
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| Artery (normal) | |
| Specialty | Rheumatology  |
Arteritis is a vascular disorder characterized by inflammation of the walls of arteries,[1] usually as a result of infection or autoimmune responses. Arteritis, a complex disorder, is still not entirely understood.[2] Arteritis may be distinguished by its different types, based on the organ systems affected by the disease.[2] A complication of arteritis is thrombosis, which can be fatal. Arteritis and phlebitis are forms of vasculitis.
- ^ "Arteritis" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
- ^ a b Hollier, L. H. (1 January 1989). "Arteritis". Perspectives in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. 2 (1): 1–8. doi:10.1177/153100358900200101.