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Takayasu´s arteritis and pregnancy

Takayasu arteritis is a chronic, idiopathic, inflammatory disease that primarily affects large vessels, such as the aorta and its main branches. This disease is a rare cause of hypertension in women in the menachme. This article discusses multidisciplinary clinical approach to the management of pregnant women with such disease.

Takayasu' s arteritis; Vasculitis; Pregnancy


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