Induced Abortion for Maternal Cardiac Indication: 2 Cases of Unintended Pregnancy With LVAD

We present 2 cases of patients with left ventricular assist device who underwent an induced abortion in the first and second trimester, respectively. Comprehensive counseling is critical for this patient population, and close coordination of interdisciplinary teams is required in the setting of cont...

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Published in:JACC. Case reports 2023, Vol.27, p.102108-102108
Main Authors: Wu, Jenny, Federspiel, Jerome J, Craig, Amanda, Rosario, Karen Flores, Snow, Sarah, Swartz, Jonas J
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:We present 2 cases of patients with left ventricular assist device who underwent an induced abortion in the first and second trimester, respectively. Comprehensive counseling is critical for this patient population, and close coordination of interdisciplinary teams is required in the setting of continuing pregnancy or medically indicated abortion.
ISSN:2666-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102108