[Marfan syndrome and pregnancy]
- Resource Type
- Authors
- L A, Rasmussen; J T, Lund; G, Pettersson
- Source
- Ugeskrift for laeger. 160(43)
- Subject
- Adult
Fatal Outcome
Patient Education as Topic
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
Aortic Rupture
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
Humans
Female
Puerperal Disorders
Marfan Syndrome
- Language
- ISSN
- 0041-5782
Two cases of Marfan's syndrome with acute dissection in relation to labour are presented. One patient died of aortic rupture while the other was electively operated. The haemodynamic changes during pregnancy and labour can have catastrophic consequences. The Marfan patient must be well informed before pregnancy and carefully monitored during pregnancy and the peripartum period. Serial echocardiographic studies evaluating aortic root size and aortic valve function are essential. In case of severe cardiovascular manifestation the pregnancy should be interrupted.