Pulseless Disease (Noun)
Meaning
Disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Takayasu arteritis, also known as pulseless disease, is a form of large vessel vasculitis.
- Pulseless disease, or Takayasu arteritis, predominantly affects the aorta and its branches, causing severe damage.
- Symptoms of pulseless disease can be vague, including fatigue, weakness, and decreased peripheral pulses.
- Early detection and treatment of pulseless disease can help manage its effects on quality of life.
- It's not clear what triggers pulseless disease, but doctors have noted cases following upper respiratory tract infections.