Acute coronary syndrome in pregnancy.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in pregnancy has traditionally been considered to be a rare event, but the combination of normal physiological changes of pregnancy and more prevalent cardiovascular risk factors are increasing its incidence in this population. The present report describes a 39 year-old woman that is seven weeks pregnant presenting with a non ST elevation myocardial infarction. The incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology and management of ACS in pregnancy are discussed.
Departments of Medicine.
Douglas
D
Wright
Claire
C
Kenny-Scherber
Alison
A
Montgomery
Omid
O
Salehian