Mesh term Embolism, Amniotic Fluid
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
Description
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.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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