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Czerny M, Grabenwöger M, Berger T, Aboyans V, Della Corte A, Chen EP, Desai ND, Dumfarth J, Elefteriades JA, Etz CD, Kim KM, Kreibich M, Lescan M, Di Marco L, Martens A, Mestres CA, Milojevic M, Nienaber CA, Piffaretti G, Preventza O, Quintana E, Rylski B, Schlett CL, Schoenhoff F, Trimarchi S, Tsagakis K, Siepe M, Estrera AL, Bavaria JE, Pacini D, Okita Y, Evangelista A, Harrington KB, Kachroo P, Hughes GC. EACTS/STS Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Acute and Chronic Syndromes of the Aortic Organ. Ann Thorac Surg 2024:S0003-4975(24)00077-8. [PMID: 38416090 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Martin Czerny
- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinic Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria; Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria.
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Dupuytren-2 University Hospital, Limoges, France; EpiMaCT, Inserm 1094 & IRD 270, Limoges University, Limoges, France
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy; Cardiac Surgery Unit, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Medicine Rostock, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The University of Texas at Austin/Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany; The Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Robert WM Frater Cardiovascular Research Centre, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Research, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Division of Cardiology at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Vascular Surgery Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Diseases, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University Medicine Essen, Essen, Germany
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- EACTS Review Coordinator; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- STS Review Coordinator; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardio-Aortic Center, Takatsuki General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca, Barcelona, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center on Cardiovascular Diseases, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Departament of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain; Instituto del Corazón, Quirónsalud-Teknon, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital, Plano, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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Czerny M, Grabenwöger M, Berger T, Aboyans V, Della Corte A, Chen EP, Desai ND, Dumfarth J, Elefteriades JA, Etz CD, Kim KM, Kreibich M, Lescan M, Di Marco L, Martens A, Mestres CA, Milojevic M, Nienaber CA, Piffaretti G, Preventza O, Quintana E, Rylski B, Schlett CL, Schoenhoff F, Trimarchi S, Tsagakis K. EACTS/STS Guidelines for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic syndromes of the aortic organ. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezad426. [PMID: 38408364 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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- Martin Czerny
- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinic Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria
- Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Dupuytren-2 University Hospital, Limoges, France
- EpiMaCT, Inserm 1094 & IRD 270, Limoges University, Limoges, France
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Medicine Rostock, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The University of Texas at Austin/Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, USA
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
- The Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Robert WM Frater Cardiovascular Research Centre, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Research, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Division of Cardiology at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Vascular Surgery Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Diseases, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University Medicine Essen, Essen, Germany
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Isselbacher EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black J, Augoustides JG, Beck AW, Bolen MA, Braverman AC, Bray BE, Brown-Zimmerman MM, Chen EP, Collins TJ, DeAnda A, Fanola CL, Girardi LN, Hicks CW, Hui DS, Schuyler Jones W, Kalahasti V, Kim KM, Milewicz DM, Oderich GS, Ogbechie L, Promes SB, Ross EG, Schermerhorn ML, Singleton Times S, Tseng EE, Wang GJ, Woo YJ, Faxon DP, Upchurch GR, Aday AW, Azizzadeh A, Boisen M, Hawkins B, Kramer CM, Luc JGY, MacGillivray TE, Malaisrie SC, Osteen K, Patel HJ, Patel PJ, Popescu WM, Rodriguez E, Sorber R, Tsao PS, Santos Volgman A, Beckman JA, Otto CM, O'Gara PT, Armbruster A, Birtcher KK, de Las Fuentes L, Deswal A, Dixon DL, Gorenek B, Haynes N, Hernandez AF, Joglar JA, Jones WS, Mark D, Mukherjee D, Palaniappan L, Piano MR, Rab T, Spatz ES, Tamis-Holland JE, Woo YJ. 2022 ACC/AHA guideline for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease: A report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 166:e182-e331. [PMID: 37389507 PMCID: PMC10784847 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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AIM The "2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease" provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance of patients with aortic disease across its multiple clinical presentation subsets (ie, asymptomatic, stable symptomatic, and acute aortic syndromes). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted from January 2021 to April 2021, encompassing studies, reviews, and other evidence conducted on human subjects that were published in English from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINHL Complete, and other selected databases relevant to this guideline. Additional relevant studies, published through June 2022 during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee, where appropriate. STRUCTURE Recommendations from previously published AHA/ACC guidelines on thoracic aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and bicuspid aortic valve disease have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease have been developed. There is added emphasis on the role of shared decision making, especially in the management of patients with aortic disease both before and during pregnancy. The is also an increased emphasis on the importance of institutional interventional volume and multidisciplinary aortic team expertise in the care of patients with aortic disease.
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Kothari P, Bodmer NJ, Ellis S, Kiwakyou LM, Choi C. Highlights and Perioperative Implications from the 2022 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 37:1870-1883. [PMID: 37353422 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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As the understanding of aortic diseases and their complications grow, increasing importance of uniformity in diagnosis and management is crucial for optimal care of this patient population. The 2022 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease discusses these considerations in detail. The purpose of this review is to highlight essential recommendations that are of relevance to the perioperative physician who manages these patients. A few notable points include, shared decision-making with patients, creation of multidisciplinary aortic teams, lower diameter thresholds for surgery in certain situations, and increased testing for patients with heritable aortic diseases. In addition to briefly reviewing basics of aortic diseases, the authors discuss changes to guidelines that are especially relevant to perioperative care.
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- Perin Kothari
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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Coroyannakis C, Tome M, Watt-Coote I, Cauldwell M. Pregnancy following personalised aortic root support in Marfan syndrome. Obstet Med 2023; 16:200-202. [PMID: 37719992 PMCID: PMC10504882 DOI: 10.1177/1753495x221078447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is linked with adverse pregnancy events, one of the most significant being aortic dissection. We present a case of a woman with MFS with prior aortic root dilatation who opted for a Personalised External Aortic Root Support (PEARS). To date, she is only the fifth woman to have had this valve-sparing procedure prior to pregnancy. We outline her care in a tertiary centre with multidisciplinary expertise, from preconception through to the postpartum period.
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- Christina Coroyannakis
- Christina Coroyannakis, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT, UK.
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- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Nehme L, Ye P, Huang JC, Kawakita T. Decision and economic analysis of hostile abortion laws compared with supportive abortion laws. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:101019. [PMID: 37178721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization. Therefore, several states banned abortion, and other states are considering more hostile abortion laws. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the incidence of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in the hypothetical cohort where all states have hostile abortion laws compared with the pre-Dobbs v Jackson cohort (supportive abortion laws cohort) and examine the cost-effectiveness of these policies. STUDY DESIGN This study developed a decision and economic analysis model comparing the hostile abortion laws cohort with the supportive abortion laws cohort in a sample of 5.3 million pregnancies. Cost (inflated to 2022 US dollars) estimates were from a healthcare provider's perspective, including immediate and long-term costs. The time horizon was set to a lifetime. Probabilities, costs, and utilities were derived from the literature. The cost-effectiveness threshold was set to be at $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year. Probabilistic sensitivity analyses using the Monte Carlo simulation with 10,000 simulations were performed to assess the robustness of our results. The primary outcomes included maternal mortality and an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. The secondary outcomes included hysterectomy, cesarean delivery, hospital readmission, neonatal intensive care unit admission, neonatal mortality, profound neurodevelopmental disability, and incremental cost and effectiveness. RESULTS In the base case analysis, the hostile abortion laws cohort had 12,911 more maternal mortalities, 7518 more hysterectomies, 234,376 more cesarean deliveries, 102,712 more hospital readmissions, 83,911 more neonatal intensive care unit admissions, 3311 more neonatal mortalities, and 904 more cases of profound neurodevelopmental disability than the supportive abortion laws cohort. The hostile abortion laws cohort was associated with more cost ($109.8 billion [hostile abortion laws cohort] vs $75.6 billion [supportive abortion laws cohort]) and 120,749,900 fewer quality-adjusted life years with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of negative $140,687.60 than the supportive abortion laws cohort. Probabilistic sensitivity analyses suggested that the chance of the supportive abortion laws cohort being the preferred strategy was more than 95%. CONCLUSION When states consider enacting hostile abortion laws, legislators should consider an increase in the incidence of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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- Lea Nehme
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA (Drs Nehme and Kawakita)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC (Dr Ye); Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC (Dr Ye)
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- Department of Business Management, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Dr Huang)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA (Drs Nehme and Kawakita).
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Galian-Gay L, Pijuan-Domenech A, Cantalapiedra-Romero J, Serrano B, Goya M, Maiz N, Casellas M, Manrique S, Suàrez-Edo E, Miranda-Barrio B, Gordon Ramirez B, Teixidó-Turà G, Gutierrez-Moreno L, González-Fernández V, Dux-Santoy L, Guala A, Evangelista A, Dos-Subirà L, Rodriguez-Palomares JF, Ferreira-Gonzalez I. Pregnancy-related aortic complications in women with bicuspid aortic valve. Heart 2023:heartjnl-2022-322328. [PMID: 37147129 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-322328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the aortic-related risks associated with pregnancy in women with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and to evaluate changes in aortic diameter in pregnancy. METHODS Prospective observational study of patients with BAV from a single-site registry of pregnant women with structural heart disease between 2013 and 2020. Cardiac, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were studied. An assessment of aortic dimensions was performed during pregnancy by two-dimensional echocardiography. Aortic diameters were measured at the annulus, root, sinotubular junction and maximum ascending aorta diameter, and the largest diameter was used. Measurements of the aorta were made using the end-diastolic leading edge-to-leading edge convention. RESULTS Forty-three women (32.9 years, IQR 29.6-35.3) with BAV were included: 9 (20.9%) had repaired aortic coarctation; 23 (53.5%) had moderate or severe aortic valve disease; 5 (11.6%) had a bioprosthetic aortic valve; and 2 (4.7%) had a mechanical prosthetic aortic valve. Twenty (47.0%) were nulliparous. The mean aortic diameter in the first trimester was 38.5 (SD 4.9) mm, and that in the third trimester was 38.4 (SD 4.8) mm. Forty (93.0%) women had an aortic diameter of <45 mm; 3 (7.0%) had 45-50 mm; and none had >50 mm. Three women (6.9%) with BAV presented cardiovascular complications during pregnancy or the postpartum period (two prosthetic thrombosis and one heart failure). No aortic complications were reported. There was a small but significant increase in aortic diameter during pregnancy (third trimester vs first trimester, 0.52 (SD 1.08) mm; p=0.03). Obstetric complications appeared in seven (16.3%) of pregnancies, and there were no maternal deaths. Vaginal non-instrumental delivery was performed in 21 (51.2%) out of 41 cases. There were no neonatal deaths, and the mean newborn weight was 3130 g (95% CI 2652 to 3380). CONCLUSIONS Pregnancy in BAV women had a low rate of cardiac complications with no aortic complications observed in a small study group. Neither aortic dissection nor need for aortic surgery was reported. A low but significant aortic growth was observed during pregnancy. Although requiring follow-up, the risk of aortic complications in pregnant women with BAV and aortic diameters of <45 mm at baseline is low.
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- Laura Galian-Gay
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Integrated Vall d'Hebron - Sant Pau Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
- Integrated Vall d'Hebron - Sant Pau Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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Isselbacher EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black J, Augoustides JG, Beck AW, Bolen MA, Braverman AC, Bray BE, Brown-Zimmerman MM, Chen EP, Collins TJ, DeAnda A, Fanola CL, Girardi LN, Hicks CW, Hui DS, Schuyler Jones W, Kalahasti V, Kim KM, Milewicz DM, Oderich GS, Ogbechie L, Promes SB, Gyang Ross E, Schermerhorn ML, Singleton Times S, Tseng EE, Wang GJ, Woo YJ. 2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2022; 146:e334-e482. [PMID: 36322642 PMCID: PMC9876736 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000001106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 296] [Impact Index Per Article: 148.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AIM The "2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease" provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance of patients with aortic disease across its multiple clinical presentation subsets (ie, asymptomatic, stable symptomatic, and acute aortic syndromes). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted from January 2021 to April 2021, encompassing studies, reviews, and other evidence conducted on human subjects that were published in English from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINHL Complete, and other selected databases relevant to this guideline. Additional relevant studies, published through June 2022 during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee, where appropriate. Structure: Recommendations from previously published AHA/ACC guidelines on thoracic aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and bicuspid aortic valve disease have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease have been developed. There is added emphasis on the role of shared decision making, especially in the management of patients with aortic disease both before and during pregnancy. The is also an increased emphasis on the importance of institutional interventional volume and multidisciplinary aortic team expertise in the care of patients with aortic disease.
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- AHA/ACC Joint Committee on Clinical Data Standards liaison
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- AHA/ACC Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines liaison
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Isselbacher EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black Iii J, Augoustides JG, Beck AW, Bolen MA, Braverman AC, Bray BE, Brown-Zimmerman MM, Chen EP, Collins TJ, DeAnda A, Fanola CL, Girardi LN, Hicks CW, Hui DS, Jones WS, Kalahasti V, Kim KM, Milewicz DM, Oderich GS, Ogbechie L, Promes SB, Ross EG, Schermerhorn ML, Times SS, Tseng EE, Wang GJ, Woo YJ. 2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 80:e223-e393. [PMID: 36334952 PMCID: PMC9860464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AIM The "2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease" provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance of patients with aortic disease across its multiple clinical presentation subsets (ie, asymptomatic, stable symptomatic, and acute aortic syndromes). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted from January 2021 to April 2021, encompassing studies, reviews, and other evidence conducted on human subjects that were published in English from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINHL Complete, and other selected databases relevant to this guideline. Additional relevant studies, published through June 2022 during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee, where appropriate. STRUCTURE Recommendations from previously published AHA/ACC guidelines on thoracic aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and bicuspid aortic valve disease have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease have been developed. There is added emphasis on the role of shared decision making, especially in the management of patients with aortic disease both before and during pregnancy. The is also an increased emphasis on the importance of institutional interventional volume and multidisciplinary aortic team expertise in the care of patients with aortic disease.
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Ouellette A, Mahendroo M, Nallasamy S. Collagen and elastic fiber remodeling in the pregnant mouse myometrium†. Biol Reprod 2022; 107:741-751. [PMID: 35594450 PMCID: PMC9767674 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioac102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The myometrium undergoes progressive tissue remodeling from early to late pregnancy to support fetal growth and transitions to the contractile phase to deliver a baby at term. Much of our effort has been focused on understanding the functional role of myometrial smooth muscle cells, but the role of extracellular matrix is not clear. This study was aimed to demonstrate the expression profile of sub-sets of genes involved in the synthesis, processing, and assembly of collagen and elastic fibers, their structural remodeling during pregnancy, and hormonal regulation. Myometrial tissues were isolated from non-pregnant and pregnant mice to analyze gene expression and protein levels of components of collagen and elastic fibers. Second harmonic generation imaging was used to examine the morphology of collagen and elastic fibers. Gene and protein expressions of collagen and elastin were induced very early in pregnancy. Further, the gene expressions of some of the factors involved in the synthesis, processing, and assembly of collagen and elastic fibers were differentially expressed in the pregnant mouse myometrium. Our imaging analysis demonstrated that the collagen and elastic fibers undergo structural reorganization from early to late pregnancy. Collagen and elastin were differentially induced in response to estrogen and progesterone in the myometrium of ovariectomized mice. Collagen was induced by both estrogen and progesterone. By contrast, estrogen induced elastin, but progesterone suppressed its expression. The current study suggests progressive extracellular matrix remodeling and its potential role in the myometrial tissue mechanical function during pregnancy and parturition.
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- Alexis Ouellette
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Larner College of Medicine University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Department of Ob/Gyn and Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biological Sciences, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Correspondence: Division of Reproductive Sciences, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405, USA. Tel: +18026568668; Fax: +18026568771; E-mail:
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Gender Differences in Acute Aortic Dissection. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12071148. [PMID: 35887644 PMCID: PMC9324420 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12071148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents the most important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. There is heterogeneity in the epidemiology and management of CVD between male and female patients. In the specific case of acute aortic dissection (AAD), women, at the time of diagnosis, are older than men and complain less frequently of an abrupt onset of pain with delayed presentation to the emergency department. Furthermore, a history of hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is more common among women. In type A AAD, women more often experience pleural effusion and coronary artery compromise, but experience less neurological and malperfusion symptoms. They undergo less frequent surgical treatment and have higher overall in-hospital mortality. Conversely, in type B AAD no significant differences were shown for in-hospital mortality between the two genders. However, it should be highlighted that further studies are needed in order to develop AAD gender specific preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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Song S, Lu L, Li L, Peng H, Wu X. Antepartum acute Stanford type A aortic dissection: a case report and literature review. J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 17:73. [PMID: 35414028 PMCID: PMC9004145 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-022-01817-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Aortic dissection in pregnancy is a life-threatening event that is associated with high maternal and foetal mortality. Most cases occur during the third trimester of pregnancy, Herein, we describe a case of a pregnant woman with acute type A aortic dissection at 28 weeks of gestation. CASE PRESENTATION A previously healthy, 24-year-old gravida 2 para 1 woman was brought to the emergency department during at the 28 weeks of gestation and diagnosed with acute type A aortic dissection. Cesarean section was performed with the cardiac surgical team on standby for cardiopulmonary bypass and the patient delivered a baby weighing 1000 g. After the operation, we performed the Beatall procedure and total arch replacement with FET using the deep hypothermic circulatory arrest technique. Both the mother and child survived and recovered well. A review of the literature on antepartum acute aortic dissection during pregnancy is also presented. CONCLUSION Women should have a comprehensive, systematic physical examination before getting pregnant. Women at high risks of aortic dissection must undergo multidisciplinary evaluation and be counseled before pregnancy, once they become pregnant, their consistent aortic root diameter should be consistently monitored, and their blood pressure strictly controlled.
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- Shibo Song
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Jinshan Road 2999, Huli District, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Jinshan Road 2999, Huli District, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Jinshan Road 2999, Huli District, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Jinshan Road 2999, Huli District, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Jinshan Road 2999, Huli District, Xiamen, China.
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Diletta L, Enrico R, Germano M. Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm in connective tissue disorder patients. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 38:146-156. [PMID: 35463710 PMCID: PMC8980973 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-021-01324-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Connective tissue disorders (CTDs) are a group of genetically triggered diseases in which the primary defect involves collagen and elastin protein assembly with potential vascular degenerations such as thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) and dissection. These most commonly include Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. Open surgical repair represents the standard approach in this specific group of patients. Extensive aortic replacements are generally performed in order to reduce long-term complications caused by the progressive dilatation of the remnant aortic segments. In the last decades, endovascular interventions have emerged as a valid alternative in patients affected by degenerative TAAA. However, in patients with CTD, this approach presents higher rates of reinterventions and postoperative complications with a disputable long-term durability, and it is nowadays performed for very selective indications such as severe comorbidities and urgent/emergent settings. Despite a deeper knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in CTD, improvements in medical therapy, and a multidisciplinary approach fully involved in the management of these usually frailer patients, this specific group still represents a challenge. Further dedicated studies addressing mid-term and long-term outcomes in this selected population are needed.
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- Loschi Diletta
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
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Curtis SL, Swan L. Aortopathy in pregnancy. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2022; 108:1851-1857. [PMID: 35144984 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2021-319828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Aortic dissection is one of the most common causes of death in pregnancy. Most cases are caused by hereditary thoracic aortopathy (HTA), and women are often unaware they are at risk. Awareness, early recognition and involvement of senior clinicians from the expert cardio-obstetric team are essential to facilitate early diagnosis and carefully planned and coordinated antenatal and postnatal care. Frequent imaging antenatally and good blood pressure control are key. Delivery needs particular attention with optimal pain control and techniques to minimise maternal effort. Dissection is most common post partum and a period of close surveillance with meticulous blood pressure control after delivery is crucial, as well as follow-up of the baby in paediatric services. All women with a family history of aortic dissection or sudden death should be investigated. Women with known HTA should be offered specialist individualised pre-pregnancy counselling, including advice about genetics and inheritance, before starting a family. Future research is directed towards more individualised risk assessment, pre-pregnancy advice and pharmacological options to reduce dissection risk.
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- Department of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Golden Jubilee National Hospital West of Scotland Regional Heart and Lung Centre, Glasgow, UK
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Zhu Y, Jian Z, Ma R, Wang Y, Xiao Y. Long-term outcomes after aortic root replacement for patients with Marfan syndrome. J Thorac Dis 2022; 13:6779-6789. [PMID: 35070362 PMCID: PMC8743404 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background A diversity of surgical strategies are used to treat Marfan syndrome patients with aortic disease. We sought to evaluate the long-term efficiency of aortic root replacement (ARR) for patients with Marfan syndrome. Methods Data were collected from 131 patients with Marfan syndrome and aortic disease who underwent ARR in our center. We retrospectively analyzed the long-term outcomes of these patients, among whom 68 had been diagnosed with aortic aneurysm (AA) and had undergone ARR. The remaining 63 patients had aortic dissection (AD); of these, 35 underwent ARR for limited ascending AD, while the others underwent ARR and total arch replacement combined with frozen elephant trunk (FET). Risk factors for survival and reoperation were identified. Results The operative mortality rate was 4.58%. Age >40 years was the sole risk factor for operative mortality. During follow-up, 12 deaths occurred. Patients aged <25 years and female patients were more prone to late death than were other patients. Indications for reoperation were noted in 22 patients, and the risk factors were age <30 years and female sex. At 5 years, the survival rate was 92.96%, and the freedom from reoperation rate was 88.36%. At 10 years, the survival rate was 85.25%, and the freedom from reoperation rate was 71.75%. The survival and freedom from reoperation rates were significantly higher in patients with AD than in those with AA. Specifically, chronic AD was a greater risk factor for late survival than was acute AD in patients with Marfan syndrome. Conclusions For patients with Marfan syndrome and aortic disease, ARR can be safely performed and results in low operative mortality and favorable long-term survival. Young and female patients have a higher risk for late death and reoperation. To prevent AD, surgical intervention should be promptly implemented following the diagnosis of aortic sinus dilation.
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- Yu Zhu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Cauldwell M, Steer PJ, Adamson D, Alexander C, Allen L, Bhagra C, Bolger A, Bonner S, Calanchini M, Carroll A, Casey R, Curtis S, Head C, English K, Hudsmith L, James R, Joy E, Keating N, MacKiliop L, McAuliffe F, Morris RK, Mohan A, Von Klemperer K, Kaler M, Rees DA, Shetty A, Siddiqui F, Simpson L, Stocker L, Timmons P, Vause S, Turner HE. Pregnancies in women with Turner Syndrome: A retrospective multicentre UK study. BJOG 2021; 129:796-803. [PMID: 34800331 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.17025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the characteristics and outcomes of pregnancy in women with Turner Syndrome DESIGN: Retrospective 20-year cohort study (2000-2020) SETTING: 16 tertiary referral maternity units in the UK POPULATION OR SAMPLE: 81 women with Turner syndrome who became pregnant METHODS: Retrospective chart analysis MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Mode of conception, pregnancy outcomes RESULTS: We obtained data on 127 pregnancies in 81 women with a Turner phenotype. All non-spontaneous pregnancies (54/127 (42.5%)) were by egg donation. Only 9/31 (29%) of pregnancies in women with karyotype 45,X were spontaneous, compared with 53/66 (80.3%) with mosaic karyotype 45,X/46,XX (p<0.0001). Women with mosaic 45,X/46,XX were younger at first pregnancy by 5.5-8.5 years compared to other TS-karyotype groups (p<0.001), and more likely to have a spontaneous menarche (75.8% vs 50% or less, p=0.008). There were 17 miscarriages, 3 terminations of pregnancy, 2 stillbirths and 105 livebirths. Two women had aortic dissection (2.5%); both were 45,X karyotype, with bicuspid aortic valves and ovum donation pregnancies, one died. Another woman had an aortic root replacement within six months of delivery. 10/106 (9.4%) births with gestational age data were preterm and 22/96 (22.9%) with singleton birthweight/gestational age data weighed <10th centile. The caesarean section rate was 72/107 (67.3%). In only 73/127 (57.4%) of pregnancies was there documentation of cardiovascular imaging within 24 months prior to conceiving. CONCLUSIONS Pregnancy in women with TS is associated with major maternal cardiovascular risks and deserve thorough cardiovascular assessment and counselling prior to assisted or spontaneous pregnancy managed by a specialist team.
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- Matthew Cauldwell
- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal Medicine Service, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT
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- Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cardiff, Vale University Health Board
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- Department of Cardiology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Saint Mary's Managed Clinical Service, Manchester University Foundation Trust, Manchester
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- Department of Endocrinology, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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- Department of Congenital Cardiology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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- Department of Endocrinology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Cardiology Department, Norwich University Hospital, Norfolk
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- Department of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, University Hospitals Birmingham
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospitals Sussex, Brighton
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- Department of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Obstetrics, UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Women's Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Obstetrics, UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Academic Department of Obstetrics, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TG, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland
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- Department of Obstetrics, Royal Leicester Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Obstetrics, Queen Anne Hospital, Southampton
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- Department of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Saint Mary's Managed Clinical Service, Manchester University Foundation Trust, Manchester
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant, age-related but highly penetrant condition with substantial intrafamilial and interfamilial variability. MFS is caused by pathogenetic variants in FBN1, which encodes fibrillin-1, a major structural component of the extracellular matrix that provides support to connective tissues, particularly in arteries, the pericondrium and structures in the eye. Up to 25% of individuals with MFS have de novo variants. The most prominent manifestations of MFS are asymptomatic aortic root aneurysms, aortic dissections, dislocation of the ocular lens (ectopia lentis) and skeletal abnormalities that are characterized by overgrowth of the long bones. MFS is diagnosed based on the Ghent II nosology; genetic testing confirming the presence of a FBN1 pathogenetic variant is not always required for diagnosis but can help distinguish MFS from other heritable thoracic aortic disease syndromes that can present with skeletal features similar to those in MFS. Untreated aortic root aneurysms can progress to life-threatening acute aortic dissections. Management of MFS requires medical therapy to slow the rate of growth of aneurysms and decrease the risk of dissection. Routine surveillance with imaging techniques such as transthoracic echocardiography, CT or MRI is necessary to monitor aneurysm growth and determine when to perform prophylactic repair surgery to prevent an acute aortic dissection.
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Martín CE, Evangelista A, Teixidó G, Villar S, Serrano-Fiz S, Ospina V, Mingo S, Moñivas V, Martínez D, Villarreal J, Forteza A. Aortic events in pregnant patients with Marfan syndrome. Lessons from a multicenter study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 75:552-558. [PMID: 34481752 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2021.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Pregnancy in women with Marfan syndrome (MS) is associated with an increased risk of aortic events. The clinical evidence on pregnant patients with MS is limited and there is no specific consensus on their optimal management. We report our multicenter experience. METHODS From January 2004 to January 2020, 632 patients with MS underwent periodic monitoring in Marfan units. During this period, we identified all pregnant women with MS and analyzed the incidence of aortic events during pregnancy and puerperium. RESULTS There were 133 pregnancies in 89 women with MS (8 women with prior aortic surgery). There were no maternal deaths, but 5 women had aortic events during the third trimester and puerperium (type A dissections in 2, type B dissection in 1, and significant [≥ 3mm] aortic growth in 2). The aortic event rate was 3.7%. Pregestational aortic diameter≥ 40mm showed a nonsignificant association with aortic events (P=.058). Fetal mortality was 3% and 37.6% of births were cesarean deliveries. CONCLUSIONS Women with MS have an increased risk of aortic events during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester and postpartum period. Patients with MS and aortic diameters ≥40mm should be assessed in experienced centers for prophylactic aortic surgery before pregnancy. It is important to provide early diagnosis, prepregnancy study of the aorta, beta-blocker administration, and close monitoring during pregnancy, especially during the last trimester and postpartum.
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- Carlos E Martín
- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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Martín CE, Evangelista A, Teixidó G, Villar S, Serrano-Fiz S, Ospina V, Mingo S, Moñivas V, Martínez D, Villarreal J, Forteza A. Eventos aórticos en el embarazo de pacientes con síndrome de Marfan. Lecciones de un estudio multicéntrico. Rev Esp Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Groth KA, Nielsen BB, Sheyanth IN, Gravholt CH, Andersen NH, Stochholm K. Maternal health and pregnancy outcome in diagnosed and undiagnosed Marfan syndrome: A registry-based study. Am J Med Genet A 2021; 185:1414-1420. [PMID: 33590700 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In Marfan syndrome (MFS), pregnancy is considered as high risk due to the deficiency of fibrillin in the connective tissue and increased risk of aortic dissection. The objective was to demonstrate the consequences on maternal health, in women with diagnosed and undiagnosed MFS at the time of pregnancy and childbirth. By using national health care registries, we identified all pregnancy related outcomes, from women with MFS (n = 183) and an age-matched background population (n = 18,300). We found 91 pregnancies during follow-up. Significantly fewer women with MFS gave birth, compared to the background population. No women with known MFS had a pregnancy related aortic dissection but complications related to the cervix were increased (HR:19.8 [95% CI:2.2-177.5]). Fifty women with MFS were undiagnosed at the time of their first pregnancy and/or childbirth. Among these, there were more birth canal related complications HR:27.2 (95% CI: 2.3-315.0), preeclampsia (HR:2.25 [95% CI: 1.11-4.60]), fetal deaths (HR:12.3 [95% CI: 1.51-99.8]), and all delivery-related dissections came from this subgroup. In conclusion, undiagnosed women with MFS experienced more pregnancy and childbirth related complications including fetal death, birth canal issues, preeclampsia, and aortic disease, which emphasizes the need for an early MFS diagnosis and special care during pregnancy and childbirth.
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- Kristian A Groth
- Department of Cardiology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Campens L, Baris L, Scott NS, Broberg CS, Bondue A, Jondeau G, Grewal J, Johnson MR, Hall R, De Backer J, Roos-Hesselink JW. Pregnancy outcome in thoracic aortic disease data from the Registry Of Pregnancy And Cardiac disease. Heart 2021; 107:1704-1709. [PMID: 33468574 PMCID: PMC8522458 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2020-318183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death during pregnancy with thoracic aortic dissection being one of the main causes. Thoracic aortic disease is commonly related to hereditary disorders and congenital heart malformations such as bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). Pregnancy is considered a high risk period in women with underlying aortopathy. Methods The ESC EORP Registry Of Pregnancy And Cardiac disease (ROPAC) is a prospective global registry that enrolled 5739 women with pre-existing cardiac disease. With this analysis, we aim to study the maternal and fetal outcome of pregnancy in women with thoracic aortic disease. Results Thoracic aortic disease was reported in 189 women (3.3%). Half of them were patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS), 26% had a BAV, 8% Turner syndrome, 2% vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and 11% had no underlying genetic defect or associated congenital heart defect. Aortic dilatation was reported in 58% of patients and 6% had a history of aortic dissection. Four patients, of whom three were patients with MFS, had an acute aortic dissection (three type A and one type B aortic dissection) without maternal or fetal mortality. No complications occurred in women with a history of aortic dissection. There was no significant difference in median fetal birth weight if treated with a beta-blocker or not (2960 g (2358–3390 g) vs 3270 g (2750–3570 g), p value 0.25). Conclusion This ancillary analysis provides the largest prospective data review on pregnancy risk for patients with thoracic aortic disease. Overall pregnancy outcomes in women with thoracic aortic disease followed according to current guidelines are good.
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- Laurence Campens
- Department of Cardiology, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium
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- Cardiology Department, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program. Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, CUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, CRMR Syndrome de Marfan et Apparentés, Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, Paris, France
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- Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Pacific Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic, St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, University of East Anglia, Faculty of Medicine, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium.,Center for Medical Genetics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Perelshtein Brezinov O, Shinfeld A, Arad M, Cahan T, Simchen MJ, Kuperstein R. The Late Effects of Pregnancy on Aortic Dimensions in Patients with Marfan Syndrome. Cardiology 2020; 146:98-105. [PMID: 33238262 DOI: 10.1159/000511127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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While the immediate effects of pregnancy on aortic dimension in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS) have been evaluated, the late effects of subsequent pregnancies in these patients are less known. For this purpose, we evaluated 2 groups of women with MFS who were under specialized care in our institution. Group A included 23 women with MFS who experienced 55 pregnancies; group B included 12 nulliparous MFS patients. Patients in group A were similar in age (36.13 ± 5.6 years vs. 34.25 ± 6.54 years, p = 0.41) and follow-up time (group A 6.05 ± 3.56 years and group B 4.92 ± 3.37 years, p = 0.37). Baseline aortic root diameters as well as the aortic root diameters at follow-up visits were similar between groups (35.60 ± 4.42 vs. 35.08 ± 3.82 mm, p = 0.73, and 37.57 ± 4.66 vs. 37.33 ± 4.83 mm, p = 0.89, respectively). The aortic root diameter increased by 0.5 (0, 2) mm in group A and 1 (0, 4.5) mm in group B (p = 0.54). The rate of aortic dilation per year of follow-up was similar between the groups (0.34 ± 0.52 mm/year in group A vs. 0.55 ± 0.75 mm/year in group B [p = 0.52]). Chronic medical treatment was similar in both groups. Patients in both groups were treated similarly with β-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and angiotensin II receptor blockers. In summary, subsequent pregnancies in patients with MFS were not associated with an increase in the rate of aortic root dilation in these patients.
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- Olga Perelshtein Brezinov
- Department of Cardiology, Assuta Ashdod Medical Center, Ashdod, Israel.,The Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Leviev Heart Center, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, .,Leviev Heart Center, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel,
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Ramage K, Grabowska K, Silversides C, Quan H, Metcalfe A. Maternal, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes for women with Marfan syndrome. Birth Defects Res 2020; 112:1802-1808. [PMID: 33118709 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant hereditary disorder which affects cardiovascular structure and function. With medical advances, more women with MFS experience pregnancy, which may increase maternal and neonatal risk. Existing research has been limited by small or clinical samples. This study examines the association of MFS and adverse maternal, neonatal, and obstetric outcomes. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study using the discharge abstract database, containing all labor and delivery hospitalizations in Canada (excluding Quebec) from fiscal years 2004-2015 where women delivered a live- or stillbirth. We measured maternal and neonatal morbidity, preterm births (<37 weeks), small-for-gestational-age births, perinatal mortality, and adverse maternal cardiovascular events. For each outcome, we calculated the absolute risk for women with and without MFS and used generalized estimating equations with a logit function to calculate odds. RESULTS Overall, 2,682,461 women delivered a live or stillborn infant in Canada during the study period, with 135 birth events to women with MFS. Women with MFS did not have significantly higher odds of severe maternal morbidity during their delivery (aOR:1.3; 95%CI: 0.4-4.0). Similarly, their infants did not have significantly higher odds of neonatal morbidity. However, infants born to women with MFS were significantly more likely to be born preterm (aOR:2.6; 95%CI: 1.6-4.3) and to be small-for-gestational-age (aOR:1.8; 95%CI:1.0-3.1). CONCLUSIONS This population-based study indicates that, although some women with MFS may experience higher odds of maternal and/or neonatal morbidity during labor and delivery, the majority of women with MFS can have healthy births with proper clinical management.
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- Kaylee Ramage
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Braverman AC, Mittauer E, Harris KM, Evangelista A, Pyeritz RE, Brinster D, Conklin L, Suzuki T, Fanola C, Ouzounian M, Chen E, Myrmel T, Bekeredjian R, Hutchison S, Coselli J, Gilon D, O'Gara P, Davis M, Isselbacher E, Eagle K. Clinical Features and Outcomes of Pregnancy-Related Acute Aortic Dissection. JAMA Cardiol 2020; 6:58-66. [PMID: 33052376 DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2020.4876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Importance Women with aortopathy conditions are at risk for pregnancy-related aortic dissection, and these conditions may not be recognized until after the aortic dissection occurs. Objective To examine the clinical characteristics, imaging features, and outcomes in women with pregnancy-related acute aortic dissection. Design, Setting, and Participants A cohort study, comprising data from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD) (February 1, 1998, to February 28, 2018). The multicenter referral center study included 29 women with aortic dissection during pregnancy or less than 12 weeks post partum in IRAD from 1998 to 2018. Main Outcomes and Measures Clinical features of pregnancy-related aortic dissection to be studied included underlying aortopathy, aortic size, type of aortic dissection, timing of dissection, hypertension, and previous aortic surgery. Results A total of 29 women (mean [SD] age, 32 [6] years) had pregnancy-related aortic dissection, representing 0.3% of all aortic dissections and 1% of aortic dissection in women in the IRAD. Among women younger than 35 years, aortic dissection was related to pregnancy in 20 of 105 women (19%). Thirteen women (45%) had type A aortic dissection, and 16 women (55%) had type B. Aortic dissection onset was known in 27 women (93%): 15 during pregnancy, 4 in the first trimester, and 11 in the third trimester; 12 were post partum, occurring a mean (SD) of 12.5 (14) days post partum. At type A aortic dissection diagnosis, the mean (SD) aortic diameters were sinus of Valsalva, 54.5 (5) mm and ascending aorta, 54.7 (6) mm. At type B aortic dissection diagnosis, the mean (SD) descending aortic diameter was 32.5 (5) mm. Twenty women (69%) had an aortopathy condition or a positive family history: 13 women (65%) with Marfan syndrome, 2 women (10%) with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, 2 women (10%) with bicuspid aortic valves, 2 women (10%) with a family history of aortic disease, and 1 woman (5%) with familial thoracic aortic aneurysm. Aortopathy was not recognized until after aortic dissection in 47% of the women. Twenty-eight women (97%) survived aortic dissection hospitalization. Conclusions and Relevance Aortic dissection complicating pregnancy is rare. Most pregnancy-related aortic dissection is due to an aortopathy often not diagnosed until after aortic dissection. In this study, type A aortic dissections were associated with a dilated aorta, and type B aortic dissections often were not. Recognition of underlying conditions and risks for aortic dissection may improve management of pregnancy in women with aortopathy.
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- Alan C Braverman
- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Medical student, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis
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- Department of Surgery University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Tromsø University Hospital, Tromsø, Norway
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Cardiology, Hadassah University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Deputy Editor, JAMA Cardiology
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor
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Prendes CF, Christersson C, Mani K. Pregnancy and Aortic Dissection. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 60:309-311. [PMID: 32409015 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Carlota F Prendes
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Zhang L, Yan B, Cui X, Liu J, Shi F. Application of cook balloon during aorta replacement in a pregnant Marfan-syndrome patient: a case report. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:177. [PMID: 32188418 PMCID: PMC7081552 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-02871-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Aortic dissection is a rare and emergent condition. Aortic dissection during pregnancy is not much known but it is quite lethal to both mother and infant. Earlier reports published show that clinicians conducted hysterectomies during cesarean section to avoid anticoagulant-induced uterine bleeding during the following aortic surgery. Case presentation A woman (38, gravida 1, para 0) in the 37th gestational week suffered an acute, severe, sharp pain in the chest and back. She was diagnosed with Standford type A aortic dissection and suspected with Marfan syndrome. An emergency cesarean section was performed immediately to deliver the baby. Since the patient was on anticoagulants during aortic replacement, so Cook balloon was inserted into the uterus to prevent postpartum hemorrhage. This helped to maintain the uterus intact. Family genetic testing showed that the patient was a carrier of FBN1 mutation which was inherited from the patient’s mother, and the newborn also carried the mutation. Hence the patient was concluded to be positive for Marfan syndrome. Conclusion It is important that clinicians should pay attention to the possibility of aortic dissection in a pregnant woman with chest, abdominal or back pain. In this case study, we employed Cook balloon during cesarean section to avoid anticoagulant-induced uterine bleeding during the following aortic surgery.
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- Lu Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China.
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Mardy AH, Chetty SP, Norton ME. Maternal genetic disorders and fetal development. Prenat Diagn 2020; 40:1056-1065. [PMID: 32010984 DOI: 10.1002/pd.5659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
With improvements in early diagnosis and management of genetic diseases, more women with genetic disorders are reaching reproductive age and becoming pregnant. While pregnancy can have a significant impact on a woman's health when there is an underlying genetic disorder, there can also be fetal effects, including embryopathy, fetal growth restriction, and brain injury. Some maternal genetic disorders are associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, including a high risk of perinatal loss and preterm birth. In this article, we review several maternal genetic disorders associated with fetal risk that are important for clinicians and patients to understand and manage appropriately. These include phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) deficiency and other inborn errors of metabolism, tuberous sclerosis complex, myotonic dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Turner syndrome, sickle cell disease, and connective tissue disorders.
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- Anne H Mardy
- University of California, San Francisco, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA
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