Clinical characteristics and outcomes of chronic heart failure in adult Takayasu arteritis: A cohort study of 163 patients

•Chronic heart failure is not rare (11.4%) in adult patients with Takayasu arteritis.•Pulmonary hypertension and aortic regurgitation are associated with chronic heart failure in Takayasu arteritis.•Mortality is common in HF patients with low LVEF (< 50%), but re-hospitalization is common in HF patients with normal LVEF.•Patients with chronic heart failure may need more aggressive management and close follow-up.