Aortic dissection in pregnancy: analysis of risk factors and outcome

Rupture of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm in Postpartum: 2 Cases Report

“…But such severe changes can be also found in aortic root dilatation, and even in a postinflammatory change in aortitis. [4][5][6][7] The significance of these histological findings should be further studied, even though the value of a diagnostic clue seems to be controversial.…”

“…5,6) Therefore we present two cases of rupture of ascending thoracic aneurysm during postpartum, with review of literature.…”

Risk of Development of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection of Thoracic Aorta in a Postpartum Womanwith Marfans Syndrome

“…Therefore, pregnancy in Marfan's syndrome increases the risk of aortic root dilatation and aortic dissection and seriously threatens the life of the patient (3)(4)(5)(6)(7). We report the case of a young pregnant woman with Marfan's syndrome and mild dilatation of the aortic root, who developed postpartum abdominal aortic aneurysm followed by thoracic aortic dissection.…”

“…Cardiovascular disorders in this condition include mitral valve prolapse, mitral regurgitation, and aortic root dilatation with aortic valve incompetence (1,2,5). Aortic root dilatation and Stanford type A aortic dissection are the major causes of morbidity and mortality (5,6).…”

“…Pregnancy imposes substantial cardiovascular stresses such as pressure and volume overload (3)(4)(5)(6)(7). Therefore, pregnancy in Marfan's syndrome increases the risk of aortic root dilatation and aortic dissection and seriously threatens the life of the patient (3)(4)(5)(6)(7).…”