Stroke with ruptured ectopic pregnancy

Abstract

Pregnancy-related stroke is, fortunately, a rare event. Pregnancy is a prothrombotic state during pregnancy and for approximately 6 weeks after birth, all women are at increased risk of thromboembolic disease.1 A 20 year old primigravida with ectopic pregnancy and stroke was admitted at ACPM, Medical College, Dhule. Emergency Exploratory laparotomy was done. Stroke was successfully managed and patient recovered.