Successful Outcomes following Repair of a Type A Aortic Dissection during Pregnancy

Abstract

Type A aortic dissections during pregnancy are rare but lethal events, with reported mortalities as high as 60%. Unique changes in hemodynamics, hormone-related alterations in aortic tissue, and preexisting risk factors place patients at an elevated risk for dissection. We report a successful repair of a Type A aortic dissection at 32 weeks of gestation, with excellent outcomes in both mother and child. This report highlights the importance of gestational age and multidisciplinary effort.

Keywords

aortic dissection - aorta - pregnancy - thoracic - multidisciplinary

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