Stroke in Pregnancy

Pregnancy confers a substantially increased risk of stroke, especially during the third trimester and until 6  weeks postpartum. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational hypercoagulability are important contributors to obstetric stroke. Preeclampsia and eclampsia confer risk for future cardiovascular disease. Hemorrhagic stroke is the most common type of obstetric stroke. Ischemic stroke can res ult from cardiomyopathy, paradoxical embolism, posterior reversible encephalopathy, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, and dissections. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a frequent complication of pregnancy.

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics - February 9, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Erica C. Camargo, Aneesh B. Singhal Source Type: research