A Triple Threat: Takayasu Arteritis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Triplets

Aditi Shankar, Ribesh Shrestha, Aditi Sharma, Daniela Rosu, Janet V. Hays, Ildiko Agoston

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Abstract

Takayasu arteritis is a vasculitis affecting women of reproductive age. Appropriate care of these patients requires a multidisciplinary approach and close monitoring. We present the case of a woman with a triplet gestation and Takayasu arteritis complicated by an ascending aortic aneurysm, aortic regurgitation, and bicuspid aortic valve.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number102135
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume28
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 20 2023

Keywords

  • Takayasu arteritis
  • aortic insufficiency
  • congenital bicuspid aortic valve
  • pregnancy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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