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Massive thoracic aortic dissection in the subacute postpartum period in a patient with Marfan syndrome
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Abstract
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that can result in rupture, massive hemorrhage, and death. Parturients with Marfan syndrome are at increased risk of aortic dissection due to connective tissue dysfunction and physiologic changes secondary to pregnancy. Aortic dissection typically manifests during the intrapartum period, rather than the postpartum course. This article discusses a case of a parturient with Marfan syndrome who suffered a massive thoracic aortic dissection in the subacute postpartum period after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery.
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