Acute Coronary Syndrome in Pregnancy

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in pregnancy has traditionally been considered to be a rare event, but the combination of normal physiological changes of pregnancy and more prevalent cardiovascular risk factors are increasing its incidence in this population. The present report describes a 39 year-old...

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Published in:Clinical Medicine Insights. Cardiology 2009-12, Vol.2009 (3), p.125-131
Main Authors: Douglas Wright, Claire Kenny-Scherber, Alison Montgomery, Omid Salehian
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in pregnancy has traditionally been considered to be a rare event, but the combination of normal physiological changes of pregnancy and more prevalent cardiovascular risk factors are increasing its incidence in this population. The present report describes a 39 year-old woman that is seven weeks pregnant presenting with a non ST elevation myocardial infarction. The incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology and management of ACS in pregnancy are discussed.
ISSN:1179-5468
1179-5468