title: Pulmonary embolism and amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy.
abstract: Amniotic fluid embolism and pulmonary embolism are 2 of the most common causes of maternal mortality in the developed world. Symptoms of pulmonary embolism include tachycardia, tachypnea, and shortness of breath, all of which are common complaints in pregnancy. Heightened awareness leads to rapid diagnosis and institution of therapy. Amniotic fluid embolism is associated with maternal collapse. There are currently no proven therapies, although rapid initiation of supportive care may decrease the risk of mortality.
authors: Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA.
authors: Matthew C
authors: MC
authors: Brennan
authors: Lisa E
authors: LE
authors: Moore
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008423:Maternal Age; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D009656:North America / Q000453:epidemiology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D006493:Heparin