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| {{Cardiac disease in pregnancy}}
| | #REDIRECT [[Cardiac disease in pregnancy and connective tissue disorders]] |
| {{CMG}}; {{AOEIC}} {{CZ}}
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| ==Overview==
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| *Autosomal dominant inheritance pattern (counseling is essential)
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| *Major risk is [[aortic dissection]]
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| * Most common in 3rd trimester or 1st stage of labor
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| * Increases with enlarging aortic root diameter
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| * Prophylactic [[beta-blockers]] appear to be helpful
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| *Close follow-up with serial echocardiography
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| *'''Surgery:'''
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| ::*Surgery recommended pre-conception if root diameter >40 mm
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| ::* Surgery recommend during gestation if > 55 mm
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| ==References==
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