Successful pregnancy in a patient with Takayasus arteritis

Authors

• Aisha A. Al-Ghamdi, Department of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, PO Box 30598, Jeddah 21487, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fax. +966 (2) 6298807. E-mail: aalghamdius{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

This report describes a case of Takayasus arteritis in a 19-year-old Palestinian female. She conceived after diagnosis. Her pregnancy was complicated by uncontrolled hypertension, which was not associated with other markers of disease activity. Despite aggressive medical treatment, cesarean section had to be carried out at 34 weeks of pregnancy because of uncontrolled hypertension. A live fetus was borne, and her blood pressure was subsequently controlled with a single antihypertensive agent.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1250

Last Page

1253

Recommended Citation

Al-Ghamdi, Aisha A. (2003) "Successful pregnancy in a patient with Takayasus arteritis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 24: Iss. 11, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2227