M Auzin Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Pregnancy, Adolescent gynecology, Gynecology
Albert Schweitzer hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Netherlands
Dr. M Auzin currently working in Psychology Program, Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ponce, Puerto Rico, USA. Research interest- Pregnancy, Gynecology. He has a good track record in managing and developing local teams and competences as well as in growing a profitable business.
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Author(s): M Auzin and S Rombout de Weerd
Stroke in Pregnancy
regnancy related stroke is a feared complication contributing to more than 12% of all maternal deaths. The incidence is estimated at 34 per 100,000 deliveries, 8-15% of pregnancy related stroke victims die and survivors may suffer profound permanent disability. Risk factors that have been reported for pregnancy-related stroke include advanced maternal age, hypertension, heart disease, migraine headaches, alcohol and substance abuse, Caesarean delivery, electrolyte disorders, thrombophilia, multiple gestation, greater parity and postpartum infection. However, most cases of stroke are related to hypertensive disorders, specifically pre-eclampsia and HELLP... view moreĀ»