Aortic dissection during the perinatal period in women with Marfan-related disorders: a retrospective cohort study using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database

Resultado clave

Women with Marfan-related disorders remain at risk of developing aortic dissection for up to one year postpartum.

Puntos clave

• The study aims to assess the risk of aortic dissection in women with Marfan-related disorders during the perinatal period.
• Retrospective cohort study design using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database.
• Focus on women diagnosed with Marfan-related disorders.
• Data collection involved reviewing medical records for occurrences of aortic dissection during the perinatal period.
• Women with Marfan disorders face a risk of aortic dissection for up to 1 year postpartum.
• Findings highlight the need for ongoing monitoring in this population.