Open AccessA Case Report and Review of the Literature: Aortic Valve Replacement During Pregnancy
Author(s) -
BenAmi M.,
Battino S.,
Rosenfeld T.,
Marin G.,
Shalev E.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349009028713
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , regurgitation (circulation) , stenosis , complication , aortic valve replacement , heart failure , surgery , fetus , aortic valve , valve replacement , perinatal mortality , cardiology , obstetrics , genetics , biology
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.