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The case study presents challenges for a pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome (MFS) and her doctors. She was diagnosed young but not treated properly, putting her at high risk for aortic dissection during pregnancy. Her dilated aorta before pregnancy would have required surgery, but surgery during pregnancy risks fetal loss. To avoid surgery during pregnancy, she delayed it until after delivery. Due to risks, her delivery was by cesarean section instead of vaginal to reduce hemodynamic strain. Proper managem
- Author
- Lyndon Sayong
- Language
- EN