TAKAYASU and pregnancy, a case report and review of the literature

Dr Rahmoune*, Dr Guessan, Pr Fdili, Pr Jayi, Pr Chaara, Pr Melhouf
Page No. 17-21

Takayasu disease is a primary arteritis of large and medium-sized vessels that primarily affects the
aorta and its major dividing branches. Pregnancy in conjunction with Takayasu disease increases
the risk of cardiovascular complications. We will present a case of a parturient followed for
Takayasu disease and taken in charge in the maternity of the university hospital centre Hassan 2 in
Fès with a favorable outcome of her delivery.
Keywords : Takayasu, pregnancy