Publications by authors named "Pamela Millan"
Infective endocarditis (IE) can cause multiorgan dysfunction and chronic kidney disease, in addition to cardiac sequelae. The presentation may be vague and can manifest as acute glomerulonephritis. While the most common pathogens of infective endocarditis are and species, we report a rare pathogen causing infective endocarditis associated glomerulonephritis.
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- Takayasu arteritis is a rare, chronic vasculitis mainly affecting the aorta and its branches, particularly in young women, with a significant number of cases beginning in childhood.* ! -
- The disease appears to have an autoimmune basis and genetic predisposition, with unique diagnostic and clinical features in pediatric patients, including renovascular hypertension as a common symptom.* ! -
- Treatment strategies are evolving from traditional high-dose corticosteroids to contemporary biologic agents to reduce toxicity, emphasizing early diagnosis and effective treatment to improve long-term outcomes.* !