Pregnancy with Takayasu Arteritis: A Case Series

Abstract Here, we are presenting a case series of 3 women diagnosed at different intervals before and during pregnancy with Takayasu arteritis and different fetal outcomes. Given the predilection of Takayasu arteritis to affect young Asian women [male: female::1:9; 0.3-3.3 per million per year incidence rate worldwide; Asian incidence rate of 40 per million per year; 90% are less than 30years], the Indian institutions need to be cautious to note pointers for early diagnosis and timely management. Pregnancy needs to be planned in the remission period of the disease, along with considerations of the drugs used. Maternal and fetal complications and the risks need to be understood and a multidisciplinary approach is mandated.