Disseção Aguda da Aorta no Terceiro Trimestre de Gravidez Como Apresentação Inicial de Síndrome de Marfan

Aortic dissection is rare and more common in men. In women, it is more frequent during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. We present the case of a 30-year-old pregnant woman diagnosed with type B aortic dissection at 29 weeks of gestation. Following the diagnosis, fetal maturation was initiated, and the patient was transferred to a tertiary care center. Due to uncontrolled hypertension and persistent pain, and after evaluating the maternal and fetal risk-benefit, a cesarean section was performed at 29 weeks and six days. During the postoperative period, a multi-drug regimen was required for blood pressure control, but the patient recovered and was discharged. Genetic testing, prompted by a family history of sudden death (brother) and aortic dissection (father), identified a mutation in the FBN1 gene, confirming Marfan syndrome. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive patient history, the challenges of aortic dissection during pregnancy, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in these cases.

Publication Details

Journal
Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)
Published
2025-03-26
Primary Topic
Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Disseção Aguda da Aorta no Terceiro Trimestre de Gravidez Como Apresentação Inicial de Síndrome de Marfan

Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)
Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
article

Disseção Aguda da Aorta no Terceiro Trimestre de Gravidez Como Apresentação Inicial de Síndrome de Marfan

article en

Abstract

Aortic dissection is rare and more common in men. In women, it is more frequent during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. We present the case of a 30-year-old pregnant woman diagnosed with type B aortic dissection at 29 weeks of gestation. Following the diagnosis, fetal maturation was initiated, and the patient was transferred to a tertiary care center. Due to uncontrolled hypertension and persistent pain, and after evaluating the maternal and fetal risk-benefit, a cesarean section was performed at 29 weeks and six days. During the postoperative period, a multi-drug regimen was required for blood pressure control, but the patient recovered and was discharged. Genetic testing, prompted by a family history of sudden death (brother) and aortic dissection (father), identified a mutation in the FBN1 gene, confirming Marfan syndrome. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive patient history, the challenges of aortic dissection during pregnancy, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in these cases.

Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 37%
Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Disseção Aguda da Aorta no Terceiro Trimestre de Gravidez Como Apresentação Inicial de Síndrome de Marfan · Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT) (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS