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Conclusion
AAD during pregnancy is a rare, under-diagnosed cardiovascular
complication with a high mortality rate. Further investigations,
including chest CT scan, should be considered in patients with
severe and progressive chest or back pain. Appropriate prenatal
counselling, including documentation of maternal and foetal
risks, and the decision to deliver by a multispeciality team is
needed for proper management of pregnant patients with AAD.
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