ABSTRACT
Manifestations of cerebrovascular disease in pregnancy are uncommon and differ significantly in many aspects when compared to non-pregnant patients. Although pregnant women are subject to the same cerebrovascular disorders seen in the non-pregnant state, the risks of occurrence and natural history may differ significantly in pregnancy. In addition, cerebrovascular disease in pregnancy has major implications not only for the affected patient but also for the fetus. Moreover, pregnancy is associated with a number of specific cerebrovascular disorders which are not commonly encountered in non-pregnant patients. This chapter will briefly highlight aspects of cerebrovascular disorders encountered in pregnancy of neuroendovascular interest.
