Aortitis

Aortitis
SpecialtyCardiology 
Diagnostic methodANA, ANCA

Aortitis is the inflammation of the aortic wall. The disorder is potentially life-threatening and rare. It is reported that there are only 1–3 new cases of aortitis per year per million people in the United States and Europe.[1] Aortitis is most common in people 10 to 40 years of age.[1]

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