A 29-year-old member asked:
What is amniotic fluid embolism?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Maternal illness: As a complication of pregnancy and delivery, amniotic fluid may gain entry into the maternal circulation. It induces intravascular thrombus formation followed by bleeding disorder, and respiratory problems and shock in the mother.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
What causes amniotic fluid embolism?
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Dr. David Shereranswered
Anesthesiology 38 years experience
Vein: It is when amniotic fluid enters the bloodstream through the venous system. It can be very dangerous, potentially causing a embolus in the lung.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What are the tests for amniotic fluid embolism?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Clinical and DIC: Amniotic fluid embolism, depending on the amount of fluid getting into maternal circulation can be catastrophic. The diagnosis depends on clinical suspicion and testing for disseminated intra-vascular coagulation, namely low platelet count, elevated pt ptt, abnormal shape of red cells, low fibrinogen and fibrin split products, chest x-ray etc.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of an amniotic fluid embolism?
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Dr. David Doucetteanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
Cardiovascular fails: This disease can present anytime during pregnancy and up to a few days after delivery. Initial presentation is cardiovascular collapse and severe shortness of breath and/or seizures are common.
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Last updated May 29, 2014
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