Preferred Label : amniotic fluid embolism;
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. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0013927;
Origin ID : RID4841;
UMLS CUI : C0013927;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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. [MeSH]