A rare case of peripartum cardiomyopathy with takayasu arteritis
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20231955Keywords:
Peripartum cardiomyopathy, Takayasu’s arteritis, Vasculitis, Aortic arch syndromeAbstract
29 years old primigravida 38.3 weeks came with complaints of bleeding per vaginum and sudden onset breathlessness. Major finding on examination was that there was no pulse in the left hand along with raised BP, low SPO2 and B/L crepitations. Emergency management was given and patient stabilized temporarily. D/D were discussed with acute LVF due to PPCM most likely and patient was taken up for emergency LSCS. Post section 2D ECHO was performed showing decreased EF. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an uncommon but potential life-threatening cardiac failure of unknown etiology, encountered late in pregnancy or in the postpartum period. Diagnosis of PPCM should essentially include echocardiographic substantiation of left ventricular dysfunction. TA is a vasculitis that mainly affects women of childbearing age, so it is possible to find pregnant patients with the disease. Women with Takayasu arteritis require multidisciplinary management prior to and during pregnancy. Monitoring for and reducing risk of preeclampsia, FGR and thromboembolic disease are helpful in achieving favorable outcomes.
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