A Case Report and Review of the Literature: Aortic Valve Replacement During Pregnancy

M. Ben‐Ami, S. Battino, T. Rosenfeld, G. Marin, E. Shalev

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Abstract

Aortic stenosis (AS) is an uncommon complication during pregnancy, but when it occurs it results in significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. We present a gravida with severe AS in which aortic valve replacement was performed in the 3rd trimester of her pregnancy. She had severe AS with mild aortic regurgitation and severe congestive heart failure. Fetal heart rate and uterine activity were monitored and recorded during the operation. The pregnancy was carried uneventfully to term and the patient was delivered of a healthy baby. The literature is reviewed and recommendations are made for the management of AS during pregnancy. 1990 Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)651-653
Number of pages3
JournalActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Volume69
Issue number7-8
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1990
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • aortic stenosis
  • pregnancy
  • valve replacement

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