Type A Aortic Dissection in an Asymptomatic 28-Week Pregnant Patient with Marfan Syndrome
Journal Title: International Journal of Clinical Cardiology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Acute aortic dissection during pregnancy is a rare and potentially fatal disease. Connective tissues disorders, including Marfan syndrome, in combination with the physiological stress of pregnancy and delivery substantially increase the risk of aortic dissection. It is vital to recognize symptoms early, if present, in order to undergo medical and surgical management to increase the chance of survival. We report the case of an asymptomatic 32-year-old pregnant female with Marfan syndrome found on echocardiogram to have a markedly dilated ascending aorta and Stanford type A dissection, undergoing successful Caesarean section and Bentall procedure to rescue both mother and fetus.
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