IMPORTANCEWomen with aortopathy conditions are at risk for pregnancy-related aortic dissection, and these conditions may not be recognized until after the aortic dissection occurs.OBJECTIVE To examine the clinical characteristics, imaging features, and outcomes in women with pregnancy-related acute aortic dissection.

preoperative loading with clopidogrel (Plavix) and atorvastatin, temporary femoral artery clamping during catheter and wire manipulation, maintaining the activated clotting time >250 seconds, and completion arteriography of the visceral and renal arteries to rule out embolic events.

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