Aortocaval compression syndrome
| Aortocaval compression syndrome | |
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| Other names | Supine hypotensive syndrome |
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| A watercolor drawing of a pregnant woman lying flat on her back, causing the aorta and inferior vena cava to compress and reduce circulation. | |
| Specialty | Obstetrics and gynaecology |
Aortocaval compression syndrome also known as Supine hypotensive syndrome is compression of 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 result in loss of consciousness[1] and in extreme circumstances fetal demise.[2][3]
Signs and symptoms
Aortocaval compression syndrome may cause syncope, restlessness, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, visual disturbances, numbness or paresthesia of the limbs, abdominal/chest discomfort or pain, nausea, and vomiting.[4] Some patients may be asymptomatic.[5]
See also
References
- S2CID 8424182.
- PMID 15517787.
- ^ American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2018). Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets (8th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Publishers. p. 2036.
- ^ Zhao, Pei-Shan (September 1, 2014). "Supine Hypotensive Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Literature". Translational Perioperative and Pain Medicine. Transpopmed. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- PMID 23059960.
Further reading
- Chen, Shouming; Wu, Lan; Jiang, Xiaoqin (2019). "Aortocaval compression resulting in sudden loss of consciousness and severe bradycardia and hypotension during cesarean section in a patient with subvalvular aortic stenosis". BMC Anesthesiology. 19 (1): 116. PMID 31272377.
- AJ, Lee; R, Landau (2017). "Aortocaval Compression Syndrome: Time to Revisit Certain Dogmas". Anesthesia and Analgesia. 125 (6). Anesth Analg: 1975–1985. PMID 28759487.
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