title: Diagnosis and management of women with stroke during pregnancy/postpartum.
abstract: Although the incidence of stroke is extremely low, the complications are serious. Maternal mortality has been reported to be as high as 26%. It is important for doctors to be aware of the causes, diagnostic techniques, and management strategies for stroke in order to achieve the best outcome for the mother and fetus. Recurrence risk appears extremely low, so women should feel confident in future positive pregnancy outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0526, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0526, USA.
authors.forename: Baha M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Sibai
authors.forename: Kristin H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Coppage
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors