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Preferred term

Embolism, Amniotic Fluid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Blocking of maternal circulation by AMNIOTIC FLUID that is forced into uterine VEINS by strong UTERINE CONTRACTION near the end of pregnancy. It is characterized by the sudden onset of severe respiratory distress and HYPOTENSION that can lead to maternal DEATH.

Entry terms

  • Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TCNHB50W-F

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