Key result
Non-syndromic, sporadic aortic dissection in pregnancy frequently occurs in the first week postpartum, with type A dissection accounting for 75% of cases and carrying high mortality.
Why the study?
Aortic dissection is a rare cardiovascular complication in pregnancy, with 33% of cases occurring in the postpartum period.
Case Report (n=17)
Aortic dissection should be considered in the differential diagnosis for postpartum patients presenting with thoracic pain or dyspnea in the emergency setting.
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Supports considering aortic dissection in postpartum chest pain differentials; leaves open need for larger studies on incidence and outcomes.
Silvestri et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Postpartum aortic dissection (n=17). Pregnancy and postpartum period was evaluated on Clinical characteristics and mortality. Non-syndromic, sporadic aortic dissection in pregnancy frequently occurs in the first week postpartum, with type A dissection accounting for 75% of cases and carrying high mortality.
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