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Aortic Dissection During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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  • Xiangli Meng,
  • Jijing Han,
  • Li Wang,
  • Qingqing Wu
Xiangli Meng

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Abstract

Patients with aortic dissection during pregnancy and postpartum period exhibit high mortality. At present, a complete overview of aortic dissection during pregnancy and postpartum period is lacking. This systematic review includes 80 reports published from 2000-2020, comprising a total study population of 103 patients with aortic dissection. It was suggested that Stanford Type A aortic dissection is more likely to occur in the third trimester, while Stanford Type B is more likely to occur within 12 weeks postpartum. The most common risk factor was connective tissue disease, with no other known risk factors. Mode of delivery has no significant effect on the type of postpartum aortic dissection. Reduced maternal and fetal mortality was observed when patients with Stanford Type A aortic dissection occurring after 28 gestational weeks underwent aortic replacement after cesarean section. Patients with Stanford Type B aortic dissection were treated mainly with medication and/or endovascular repair. Contemporary management of patients during pregnancy and within 12 weeks postpartum requires multidisciplinary cooperation and includes serial, non-invasive imaging, biomarker testing, and genetic risk profiling for aortopathy. Early diagnosis and accurate treatment are essential to reduce maternal and fetal mortality.
03 Dec 2020Submitted to Journal of Cardiac Surgery
09 Dec 2020Submission Checks Completed
09 Dec 2020Assigned to Editor
11 Dec 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
16 Jan 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
19 Jan 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Major
16 Feb 20211st Revision Received
22 Feb 2021Submission Checks Completed
22 Feb 2021Assigned to Editor
22 Feb 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
24 Mar 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
26 Mar 2021Editorial Decision: Accept
Jul 2021Published in Journal of Cardiac Surgery volume 36 issue 7 on pages 2510-2517. 10.1111/jocs.15575