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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neurology
  • Anesthesiology

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  • Stroke, both ischemic (IS) and hemorrhagic (HS), is a rare but serious complication of pregnancy, affecting approximately 30 in 100,000 pregnancies.
  • Women with preeclampsia face a significantly higher risk, up to 6-fold, of experiencing stroke during pregnancy or postpartum.
  • Maternal stroke can manifest with atypical symptoms, including headache, seizures, and visual disturbances, necessitating awareness among obstetric care providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of recognizing pregnancy-related stroke symptoms.
  • To emphasize the need for multidisciplinary care coordination for maternal stroke.
  • To review current recommendations for managing stroke in pregnant patients, including delivery and anesthesia choices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and professional society guidelines on maternal stroke.
  • Discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in pregnancy.
  • Analysis of delivery and anesthesia management strategies for pregnant patients with recent stroke.

Main Results:

  • Pregnant women with suspected stroke should undergo evaluation for standard stroke therapies.
  • Vaginal delivery is generally recommended unless cesarean delivery is medically indicated.
  • Neuraxial anesthesia is often preferred over general anesthesia for cesarean delivery in patients with recent stroke, with specific contraindications noted.

Conclusions:

  • Timely recognition and coordinated multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing pregnancy-related stroke.
  • Management strategies for maternal stroke are increasingly aligning with those for the general population.
  • Anesthesia choices for delivery should be individualized based on the patient's stroke status and potential risks.