🎙 Episode 16 — Vasculitis: When Blood Vessels Become Targets

In this episode of RheumRounds, Dr. Aravind takes us through the fascinating and challenging world of vasculitis syndromes. What happens when the body’s own immune system launches an attack on blood vessels? How do we recognize the signs—rashes, neuropathy, organ ischemia—that point toward this diagnosis? And what are the principles of management, from glucocorticoids to biologics like rituximab?

Clear, structured, and clinically grounded, this session is designed for residents and fellows who want to sharpen their reasoning skills in approaching systemic vasculitis.

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Classification of vasculitis (large, medium, small vessel)
• Clinical red flags not to miss
• Diagnostic tools: ANCA, biopsy, imaging
• Treatment strategies and pitfalls

Tune in and deepen your understanding of one of the most complex yet rewarding areas in rheumatology.

🎧 Host: Dr. Aravind Palraj

🎓 Senior Resident, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology

📍 Madras Medical College, Chennai

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