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Type A chronic aortic dissection with obesity and preeclampsia
L M Santana-Ortega1, S Urso2, A Rodríguez-Pérez1
1Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España.
Revista Espanola De Anestesiologia Y Reanimacion
|July 2, 2017
Summary
Aortic dissection, a dangerous condition, is more common in pregnant women. This case highlights chronic type A aortic dissection diagnosed postpartum in an obese woman.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Radiology
Background:
- Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition with increased incidence during pregnancy.
- Typical presentation involves chest pain, but atypical presentations occur.
- Pregnancy significantly elevates the risk of aortic dissection.
Observation:
- A 37-year-old obese woman presented with a chronic type A aortic dissection.
- The diagnosis was made 10 months after delivery.
- Radiological findings confirmed the chronic nature of the dissection.
Findings:
- The patient, a 37-year-old obese woman, was diagnosed with chronic type A aortic dissection.
- The dissection was identified via radiological imaging post-delivery.
- This case represents a delayed diagnosis in a high-risk demographic.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering aortic dissection in postpartum women, even with atypical or delayed presentations.
- Suggests the need for increased vigilance and potentially targeted screening in obese pregnant or postpartum individuals.
- Underscores the diagnostic challenges and potential for chronic sequelae of aortic dissection in this population.
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