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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Takayasu arteritis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting large arteries.
  • Pregnancy in women with Takayasu arteritis poses risks for both mother and fetus, mainly due to hypertension.
  • Group III Takayasu arteritis involves the abdominal aorta and renal arteries.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old patient (para 1, gravida 2) with known Takayasu arteritis (group III) presented during pregnancy.
  • The patient had pre-existing chronic hypertension and a severely dilated ascending aorta.
  • Pregnancy exacerbated the cardiovascular risks associated with Takayasu arteritis.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the significant risks of maternal arterial hypertension during pregnancy in Takayasu arteritis patients.
  • A severely dilated ascending aorta in this context indicates advanced disease and increased cardiovascular stress.
  • Effective blood pressure management is paramount for mitigating complications.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical need for stringent blood pressure monitoring and control in pregnant women with Takayasu arteritis.
  • Optimizing antihypertensive therapy can reduce maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
  • Further research into the long-term cardiovascular outcomes of pregnancies complicated by Takayasu arteritis is warranted.