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Embolism, Amniotic Fluid

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.

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Tree Number(s): C12.050.703.634.404, C14.583.404, C14.907.355.350.354

MeSH Unique ID: D004619

Entry Terms:

  • Amniotic Fluid Embolisms
  • Embolisms, Amniotic Fluid
  • Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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