Obstetric considerations for aortopathy in pregnancy
Anna R. Whelan,
Myles E. Ringel,
Sherene Shalhub
et al.
Abstract:Aortic dissection (AD) associated with pregnancy can have catastrophic consequences for the mother and/or fetus. AD occurs in 4–5 per 1,000,000 pregnancies and, despite its rarity, is the third most frequent maternal cardiovascular cause of death. AD associated with pregnancy is most likely to occur in the third trimester or postpartum period. In individuals with genetic aortopathy, pregnancy is considered a high-risk time for AD. There are management strategies in the preconception, antepartum, delivery and p… Show more
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