Pregnancy and childbirth in a patient after multistep surgery and endovascular treatment of cardiovascular disease

Abstract Nowadays physicians see an increasing population of patients reaching reproductive age after surgery for complex congenital heart defects. Correction of congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects does not exclude experiencing a safe pregnancy. We present the case of a 27-year-old woman,...

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Published in:Cardiovascular Journal of Africa 2016-03, Vol.27 (2), p.123-124
Main Authors: Buczkowski, P, Puślecki, M, Stefaniak, S, Kulesza, J, Trojnarska, O, Urbanowicz, T, Jemielity, M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aortic aneurysms
Cardiovascular Topics
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Summary:Abstract Nowadays physicians see an increasing population of patients reaching reproductive age after surgery for complex congenital heart defects. Correction of congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects does not exclude experiencing a safe pregnancy. We present the case of a 27-year-old woman, who, after multistep surgery and endovascular treatment of her cardiovascular system, underwent successful pregnancy and uncomplicated childbirth. Recent developments in medicine and interdisciplinary involvement have allowed women with corrected cardiovascular disease the opportunity to become pregnant and experience safe childbirth.
ISSN:1995-1892
1680-0745
DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2015-084