Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) is a rare disease that usually affects pregnant women.
TA commonly compromises the perfusion of vital organs, such as the brain.
TA can complicate the anesthetic management of cesarean section.
rScO2 may act as an early warning sign of cerebral ischemia in parturients with TA.
rScO2 guided therapy may prevent cerebral complications in parturients with TA.