Amniotic Fluid Embolism Complicated by Severe Coagulopathy and Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report
Background. Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but severe obstetric complication associated with high maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity, classically combining acute cardiorespiratory distress, impaired consciousness, and severe consumptive coagulopathy. Case presentation. A 42-year-old woman at 39 weeks and 2 d...