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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> | 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> | ||
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*[[Inferior vena cava syndrome]] | *[[Inferior vena cava syndrome]] | ||
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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]
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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.