Case report of a rare cause of secondary hypertension illustrating the importance of cardio-obstetric preconception counselling.

Autor:	Meister TA; Department of Cardiology and BioMedical Research, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 20, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Soria R; Department of Cardiology and BioMedical Research, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 20, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Bubulyte L; Department of Cardiology and BioMedical Research, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 20, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Spano G; Department of Cardiology and BioMedical Research, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 20, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Makaloski V; Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland., Raio L; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland., Rexhaj E; Department of Cardiology and BioMedical Research, University Hospital of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 20, 3010 Bern, Switzerland.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	European heart journal. Case reports [Eur Heart J Case Rep] 2024 Feb 20; Vol. 8 (3), pp. ytae092. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 20 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.1093/ehjcr/ytae092
Abstrakt:	Background: Cardiovascular diseases represent a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. High blood pressure during pregnancy is a major driver of short- and long-term cardiovascular health in both mother and child. Screening and adequate treatment of elevated blood pressure before pregnancy significantly reduce mortality risk to mother and child. Case Summary: A 30-year-old woman with middle aortic coarctation ( MAC ) previously treated with aortic stenting was referred to our cardio-obstetrics with plans to become pregnant. The clinical examination revealed severe hypertension with a significant blood pressure gradient between the upper and lower limbs. The patient underwent computed tomography angiography showing re-stenosis of the aorta. After the analysis of the benefit risk of all treatment options, percutaneous transluminal aortic in-stent re-stenting was performed. Following the intervention, blood pressure profile significantly improved but remained slightly elevated further necessitating the introduction of an antihypertensive therapy. Discussion: This clinical case condenses several challenges encountered in the management of hypertension in women who plan to become pregnant. Firstly, it emphasizes the fact that secondary causes of chronic hypertension, including MAC, do not have to be overlooked in childbearing age patient. Secondly, it illustrates the need for a multidisciplinary analysis of all available treatment options in view of a future pregnancy. Finally, it discusses the particular follow-up and potential complications in pregnant women with MAC and aortic stent. Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared. (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.)
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