Aortic Dissection in a Pregnant Patient without Other Risk Factors
Joint Authors
Patel, Priya V.
Alter, Raanan
Frenn, Recia
Waters, Thaddeus P.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition in which the intima of the artery tears causing separation of the intima and media.
Pregnancy places women at a significantly increased risk of common vascular events including venous thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, and stroke, while also increasing the risk of rarer vascular events such as aortic dissection and aortic rupture.
Case.
A 30-year-old previously healthy multiparous woman presenting at 36 weeks of pregnancy with a Type A aortic dissection.
She underwent a combined emergent cesarean delivery followed by repair of her aortic root.
Conclusions.
Aortic dissection should be high on the differential for pregnant patients presenting with the characteristic complaints and physical exam findings given the high mortality rate associated with this vascular event.
Teaching Points.
(1) This report reviews the characteristic presentation, risk factors, and physical exam findings in a patient with an aortic dissection.
(2) The report includes treatment options for pregnant patients based on the classification of the dissection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Priya V.& Alter, Raanan& Frenn, Recia& Waters, Thaddeus P.. 2019. Aortic Dissection in a Pregnant Patient without Other Risk Factors. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141500
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Priya V.…[et al.]. Aortic Dissection in a Pregnant Patient without Other Risk Factors. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141500
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Priya V.& Alter, Raanan& Frenn, Recia& Waters, Thaddeus P.. Aortic Dissection in a Pregnant Patient without Other Risk Factors. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141500
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141500