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Cardiac involvement was defined based on demonstration of at least one vasculitic lesion within a coronary artery by an appropriate imaging study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of coronary arteritis was 13 (9%) out of 137 patients with TAK. Patients with and without coronary arteritis were similar in terms of demographics, angiographic pattern of disease, and non-cardiac clinical symptoms. Vasculitic lesions typically were stenosing and involved the proximal coronary arteries. Active vasculitis by PET in the ascending aorta was associated with active coronary arteritis (sensitivity 100%, specificity 67%). Favorable clinical outcomes were generally achievable but often required medical therapy and vascular intervention. Anti-cytokine medical therapies were likely more effective than cytotoxic therapies. Fifty percent of patients had complications from vascular grafts or stents, respectively, often prompting additional vascular procedures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Coronary arteritis is an uncommon complication in TAK. Multimodal imaging can be useful to diagnose, monitor, and manage coronary arteritis. 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