ReviewMethodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal2024
The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations.
Review in Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Emergency Bentall procedure at 15 weeks' gestation for giant aortic root aneurysm in Marfan syndrome: a case report.European heart journal. Case reports · 2026Article
- Personalized External Aortic Root Support Before Pregnancy in Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease.JACC. Case reports · 2026Article
- Inherited aortopathies and risk of aortic dissection and aortic syndrome in pregnancy.Obstetric medicine · 2026Review
- Divergent Paths: A Survey of Cardiologist and Obstetrician Decision-Making in High-Risk Pregnancies with Cardiovascular Disease.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Thoracic aortic disease (TAD) poses substantial risks during pregnancy, particularly for women with genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This review examines the epidemiology, risk assessment, and management of TAD in pregnancy. Preconception counseling is vital considering the hereditary nature of TAD and potential pregnancy-related complications. Genetic testing and imaging surveillance aid in risk assessment. Medical management, including beta-blockade and strict blood pressure control, is essential throughout pregnancy. Surgical interventions may be necessary in certain cases. A multidisciplinary approach involving cardiologists, obstetricians, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other specialists with expertise in cardio-obstetrics is essential for optimal outcomes. Patient education and shared decision-making play vital roles in navigating the complexities of TAD in pregnancy and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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