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Takayasu arteritis: young femaile, involves thoracic and abd aorta and PA. Dx by angio Tissue valves (shorter lasting, but no anti coag needed) use in patient who may become pregnant, has contraindication to coumadin; also used for all tricuspid replacements Rheumatic fever leads to mitral stenosis; see regurg with MI or valve degeneration ................
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