Cerebrovascular complications during pregnancy and postpartum
- Author:
Jeong Ho HONG
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Critical care; Pregnancy complications; Venous thromboembolism; Hypertension, pregnancy-induced; Stroke
- MeSH: Critical Care; Female; Fetus; Humans; Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced; Mothers; Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome; Postpartum Period; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy; Stroke; Venous Thromboembolism; Venous Thrombosis
- From: Journal of Neurocritical Care 2019;12(1):20-29
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Cerebrovascular complications that more likely to occur during pregnancy or postpartum include cerebral venous thrombosis, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, and postpartum angiopathy, which although rare, can lead to serious outcomes for both mother and fetus. Pregnancy is a very unique condition, especially, in terms of treatment and, as such, neurointensivists must always consider its potential effects on the fetus. The purpose of this review is to help understand the physiological changes during pregnancy and postpartum, and to inform treatment decisions regarding pregnancy-related cerebrovascular complications.
