Aortic dissection and postpartum cardiomyopathy in a postpartum young woman : a case report study

Introduction : Aortic dissection is a rare condition in young women and usually related with congenital anomalies of aorta and connective tissue disorders. We reported a 34-year-old postpartum woman with aortic dissection. Case Presentation : The patient complained of respiratory distress and weakne...

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Published in:Iranian red crescent medical journal 2014-04, Vol.16 (4), p.1-3
Main Authors: Jalalian, Rozita, Saravi, Mehrdad, Banasaz, Bahar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic aneurysms
Case Report
Complications
Pregnancy
Puerperal disorders
Surgery
الأمراض
الجراحة
الحمل
المرأة الحامل
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Summary:Introduction : Aortic dissection is a rare condition in young women and usually related with congenital anomalies of aorta and connective tissue disorders. We reported a 34-year-old postpartum woman with aortic dissection. Case Presentation : The patient complained of respiratory distress and weakness with no abdominal pain or chest pain 20 days after delivery and had no history of hypertension during pregnancy and perinatal or prior heart disease. Postpartum cardiomyopathy and left ventricular dysfunction were diagnosed by imaging study and cardiac enzyme level. Finally, CT-scan was performed and showed aortic dissection. The patient underwent surgery and after surgery, she was alive without any problem. Conclusions : Patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy and aortic dissection could be cured with good medical care.
ISSN:2074-1804
2074-1812
DOI:10.5812/ircmj.9849