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Review
. 2021 Jun;24(6):758-765.
doi: 10.1111/1756-185X.14109. Epub 2021 Apr 18.

Update on pregnancy in Takayasu arteritis-A narrative review

Shivraj Padiyar  1 , Prathyusha Manikuppam  1 , Jayakanthan Kabeerdoss  1 , Swati Rathore  2 , Debashish Danda  1
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Update on pregnancy in Takayasu arteritis-A narrative review

Shivraj Padiyar et al. Int J Rheum Dis. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic, idiopathic large-vessel vasculitis that affects women of reproductive age, and has significant maternal and fetal implications. Although there are contrasting data on the effect of TA on fertility, most studies have shown that fertility outcomes remain unaffected. The disease activity of TA usually either remains stable or decreases during pregnancy. The important fetomaternal complications are maternal hypertension, pre-eclampsia, prematurity, and intrauterine growth restriction. To reduce maternal and fetal morbidity, controlling the disease before conception is important. This review article discusses the various implications, challenges, and medical and endovascular management of TA during pregnancy.

Keywords: Takayasu arteritis; aortoarteritis; fertility; obstetrical outcomes; pregnancy.

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