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Shock-Associated Systemic Inflammation in Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Complicated by Clinical Death. [PDF]

Pathophysiology, 2023
Background: Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is one of the main causes of maternal mortality in developed countries. The most critical AFE variants may be considered from the perspective of systemic inflammation (SI), a general pathological process that ...
Brazhnikov A, Zotova N, Solomatina L, Sarapultsev A, Spirin A, Gusev E.   +5 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism: A case report of good outcome with timely intensive multidisciplinary team involvement

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023
Objective: Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most serious pregnancy complications. It can cause sudden maternal collapse with high mortality and morbidity.
Caroline Lim, Charles Tsung-Che Hsieh, Siew Yen Lai, Yi-Tzu Chu, Ming Chen, Hsin-Hung Wu   +5 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism: A narrative review

Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, 2023
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but deadly complication of pregnancy. First described in 1926, it remains a diagnosis of exclusion, without clear etiology or a specific test to confirm the diagnosis. Mortality remains high and neurological injury
Frederick J Baxter
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Amniotic fluid embolism

Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2009
Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most catastrophic complications of pregnancy. First described in 1941, the condition is exceedingly rare and the exact pathophysiology is still unknown. The etiology was thought to be embolic in nature, but more recent evidence suggests an immunologic basis. Common presenting symptoms include dyspnea, nonreassuring
A. Rudra, S. Chatterjee, S. Sengupta, B. Nandi, J. Mitra   +4 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism [PDF]

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 2018
Amniotic-fluid embolism is a rare but catastrophic complication of pregnancy. Awareness of this entity will lead to earlier clinical diagnosis. This is essential since treatment, to be effective, must be energetic.
Dommisse, J.
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Amniotic fluid embolism-induced cardiopulmonary collapse successfully treated with combination VA-ECMO and Impella CP. [PDF]

ESC Heart Fail, 2023
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of pregnancy. Prompt and aggressive resuscitative strategies are crucial in promoting survivability.
Golzarian H, Mariam A, Shah SR, Pasley BA, Haq SH, Edgerton AR, Scherger WE, Stallkamp VL, Patel D, Laird A, Cole WC, Patel SM.   +11 more
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism After Cervical Ripening. [PDF]

Cureus
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare condition that can have catastrophic maternal and infant consequences. It can lead to rapid multisystem failure and is responsible for a significant portion of maternal deaths. The diagnosis is frequently made late
French M, Bernardes T, Greves CC, Shellhammer S, Carlan S.   +4 more
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Comparative analysis of hyperfibrinolysis with activated coagulation between amniotic fluid embolism and severe placental abruption. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) and placental abruption (PA) are typical obstetric diseases associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). AFE is more likely to be complicated with enhanced fibrinolysis than PA.
Ide R, Oda T, Todo Y, Kawai K, Matsumoto M, Narumi M, Kohmura-Kobayashi Y, Furuta-Isomura N, Yaguchi C, Uchida T, Suzuki K, Kanayama N, Itoh H, Tamura N.   +13 more
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Association of Pregnancy Characteristics and Maternal Mortality With Amniotic Fluid Embolism.

JAMA Netw Open, 2022
Key Points Question What pregnancy characteristics and maternal outcomes are associated with amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)? Findings In this cohort study of 14.6 million deliveries in the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2019, the incidence of AFE ...
Mazza GR, Youssefzadeh AC, Klar M, Kunze M, Matsuzaki S, Mandelbaum RS, Ouzounian JG, Matsuo K.   +7 more
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism After First-Trimester Abortion. [PDF]

Cureus, 2022
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) may be a rare event in pregnancy, especially after a first-trimester medical termination of pregnancy (MTP). A 35-year-old G3P2L2 came to our outpatient department at six weeks of pregnancy for medical termination of ...
Panda S, Das A, Sharma N, Das R, Jante DV.   +4 more
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