Acute myocardial infarction in pregnant women.
- Author:
Chin-Leng POH
1
;
Chi-Hang LEE
Author Information
1. National University Heart Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
Myocardial Infarction;
complications;
physiopathology;
therapy;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular;
physiopathology;
therapy;
Young Adult
- From:Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
2010;39(3):247-253
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in pregnant women is a rare but potentially lethal occurrence that should be carefully managed, especially in consideration of cardiac conditions being a rising cause of maternal deaths. Risk factors for AMI occurrence, in addition to typical cardiac-related risk factors, include medical conditions such as (pre) eclampsia, blood transfusions, thrombophilia and postpartum infections. Being older, multigravida or in the third trimester of pregnancy is also associated with an increased risk. The pathophysiological causes underlying AMI in pregnancy are diverse but generally associated with the coagulative and physiological changes related to the pregnancy. The selection of diagnostic modality and treatment options require careful consideration for pregnancy-related changes as well as risk of harm to the patient and fetus. This paper serves to review available literature regarding an extensive range of management issues that directly impact on maternal and fetal outcomes.
