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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

  • Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease affecting large arteries, primarily the aorta and its branches.
  • The impact of TAK on pregnancy outcomes and associated maternal and fetal complications requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between Takayasu arteritis and pregnancy outcomes.
  • To identify factors associated with complicated pregnancies in women with TAK.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 240 pregnancies in 96 patients diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis.
  • Comparison of obstetric and maternal outcomes in pregnancies before, during, and after TAK diagnosis.
  • Multivariate analysis to identify independent risk factors for pregnancy complications.

Main Results:

  • Pregnancies during or after TAK diagnosis showed a 13-fold higher rate of obstetric complications compared to those before diagnosis.
  • TAK was associated with 40% frequency of obstetric complications, including preeclampsia (24%), premature delivery (8%), and fetal growth restriction/death (5%).
  • Active TAK disease (NIH score >1) and smoking were independently associated with increased obstetric and maternal complications, primarily hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • Takayasu arteritis negatively impacts pregnancy outcomes, significantly increasing the risk of obstetric and maternal complications.
  • Active disease and smoking are critical risk factors for adverse pregnancy events in women with TAK.
  • Management of hypertension and disease activity is crucial for improving pregnancy outcomes in TAK patients.