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{{Cardiac disease in pregnancy}}
#REDIRECT [[Cardiac disease in pregnancy and connective tissue disorders]]
{{CMG}}; {{AOEIC}} {{CZ}}
 
==Overview==
*Autosomal dominant inheritance pattern (counseling is essential)
*Major risk is [[aortic dissection]]   
::* Most common in 3rd trimester or 1st stage of labor
::* Increases with enlarging aortic root diameter
::* Surgery recommended pre-conception if root diameter >40 mm
::* Surgery recommend during gestation if > 55 mm
::* Prophylactic [[beta-blockers]] appear to be helpful
*Close follow-up with serial echocardiography
 
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