Takayasu's Arteritis in Pregnancy: Challenges During the Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic for Optimal Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2021 Feb 3

PMID 33532151

Citations 1

Authors

Sweta Singh

Aditya Pati

Sudipta Mohakud

Dibya Ranjan Behera

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Abstract

Takayasu's arteritis is a rare systemic vasculitis affecting the aorta and its primary branches. In developing countries, it is often associated with late diagnosis and high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of Takayasu's arteritis diagnosed in the postpartum period and discuss the challenges faced for optimal outcomes during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

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