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Undiagnosed Type B Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Aortic dissection during pregnancy is a life-threatening emergency for both mother and fetus; fortunately, it is a rare condition. This article presents the case of a 40-year-old patient diagnosed with preeclampsia without severe symptoms who, during the postpartum period, presented with persistent chest pain. During her evaluation, a computed tomography angiography (CTA) was performed, which revealed a type B aortic dissection (Stanford B, DeBakey III). The initial management consisted of conservative measures aimed at maintaining target blood pressure levels in a secondary-level hospital that lacks the infrastructure for multidisciplinary care. Therefore, referral to a tertiary care center was sought. This case clearly illustrates the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in resource-limited hospitals, highlighting the lack of specific protocols, multidisciplinary medical teams, and rapid inter-institutional referral networks.

Source: International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18346778

Authors: Karla Espinoza Aguilar, Rosa María Fabián Sancen, Javier Navarrete Ayora, Libertad Valenzuela Pacheco, Alejandra Patricia González Rodríguez

Institutions: Autonomous University of Yucatán, Servicios de Salud del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social para el Bienestar

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7125478458

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