In the 'Symptoms - Cardiovascular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about vasculitis:
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Have you been diagnosed with vasculitis?
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"Don't know" |
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"No" |
Absence of vasculitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Yes, in the past, but it is not a current problem" |
History of vasculitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Yes, it is a minor recurring problem" |
Having vasculitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Yes, it is a serious recurring problem" |
Having vasculitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Vasculitis |
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GLOSSARY
Vasculitis
Inflammation and necrosis of blood vessels, including arteries, veins and capillaries. The damage may be due to infectious agents, mechanical trauma, radiation or toxins; often no specific causative factor is identified. It involves immune mechanisms such as deposition of circulating immune complexes and direct attack by circulating antibodies
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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