Takayasu arteritis in peripartum period—A clinical paradox

Abstract

Abstract Takayasu arteritis is a primary systemic vasculitides occurring among women in the childbearing age group. This interaction between TA and pregnancy is an area of interest that has to be addressed. Preconception and antepartum management of arterial hypertension and TAK disease activity is important to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

Keywords

• case report
• peripartum
• pregnancy
• Takayasu arteritis