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'''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson]], M.S.,M.D. [mailto:charlesmichaelgibson@gmail.com] Phone:617-632-7753; | '''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson]], M.S.,M.D. [mailto:charlesmichaelgibson@gmail.com] Phone:617-632-7753; Santosh Patel M.D., F.R.C.A. [mailto:santosh.patel@pat.nhs.uk] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Aortocaval compression syndrome, is compression of the [[abdominal aorta]] and [[inferior vena cava]] by the [[pregnant|gravid]] [[uterus]] when a pregnant woman lies on her back, i.e. in the [[supine position]]. It is a frequent cause of low maternal blood pressure ([[hypotension]]), which can in result in loss of [[consciousness]]<ref>{{cite journal | author = Kiefer R, Ploppa A, Dieterich H | title = [Aortocaval compression syndrome] | journal = Anaesthesist | volume = 52 | issue = 11 | pages = 1073-83; quiz 1084 | year = 2003 | id = PMID 14992095}}</ref> and in extreme circumstances [[fetus|fetal]] demise.<ref>{{cite journal | author = Banaś T, Godula Z, Herman R | title = [Aortocaval compression syndrome as an explanation of sudden intrauterine death of mature twins at term. Case report] | journal = Ginekol Pol | volume = 75 | issue = 8 | pages = 633-7 | year = 2004 | id = PMID 15517787}}</ref> | |||
Aortocaval compression is thought to be the cause of | Aortocaval compression is thought to be the cause of supine hypotensive syndrome. Supine hypotensive syndrome is characterized by [[pallor]], [[tachycardia]], [[sweating]], [[nausea]], [[hypotension]] and [[dizziness]] and occurs when a pregnant woman lies on her back and resolves when they are turned on their side.<ref>Sharma S. Shock and Pregnancy. eMedicine.com. URL: [http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3285.htm http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3285.htm]. Accessed on: March 11, 2007.</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 26 February 2013
Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Santosh Patel M.D., F.R.C.A. [2]
Overview
Aortocaval compression syndrome, is compression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when a pregnant woman lies on her back, i.e. in the supine position. It is a frequent cause of low maternal blood pressure (hypotension), which can in result in loss of consciousness[1] and in extreme circumstances fetal demise.[2]
Aortocaval compression is thought to be the cause of supine hypotensive syndrome. Supine hypotensive syndrome is characterized by pallor, tachycardia, sweating, nausea, hypotension and dizziness and occurs when a pregnant woman lies on her back and resolves when they are turned on their side.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Kiefer R, Ploppa A, Dieterich H (2003). "[Aortocaval compression syndrome]". Anaesthesist. 52 (11): 1073–83, quiz 1084. PMID 14992095.
- ↑ Banaś T, Godula Z, Herman R (2004). "[Aortocaval compression syndrome as an explanation of sudden intrauterine death of mature twins at term. Case report]". Ginekol Pol. 75 (8): 633–7. PMID 15517787.
- ↑ Sharma S. Shock and Pregnancy. eMedicine.com. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3285.htm. Accessed on: March 11, 2007.