Takayasu arteritis complicating pregnancy in adolescence

Ann Vasc Surg. 2012 Aug;26(6):858.e7-10. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2011.11.041. Epub 2012 May 23.

Abstract

Pregnant adolescent patients afflicted with Takayasu arteritis represent a clinical entity not seen by many. The care of such patients is often managed by multidisciplinary teams, where vascular surgeons are asked to provide input on cardiovascular implications during and after a pregnant state. Knowledge and understanding of the interaction between the two conditions allows for well-informed decision making and favorable outcomes with pregnancy, as well as proper long-term follow-up and care with appropriate clinicians.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aortography
  • Blood Pressure
  • Cesarean Section
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced* / diagnosis
  • Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced* / physiopathology
  • Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced* / therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / therapy
  • Steroids
  • Takayasu Arteritis* / diagnosis
  • Takayasu Arteritis* / physiopathology
  • Takayasu Arteritis* / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Steroids