Open AccessSuccessful delivery by a cesarean section in a parturient with severe dilated cardiomyopathy, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and a repaired tetralogy of fallot
Author(s) -
Rafid Fayadh Al-Aqeedi,
Abdulrahman Alnabti,
Fuad Al-Ani,
Wafer Dabdoob,
Waleed K. Abdullatef
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
heart views
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-5123
pISSN - 1995-705X
DOI - 10.4103/1995-705x.81556
Subject(s) - medicine , tetralogy of fallot , dilated cardiomyopathy , implantable cardioverter defibrillator , heart disease , cardiology , cardiomyopathy , pregnancy , heart failure , biology , genetics
Repaired congenital heart disease has become more prevalent in women of childbearing age. We report an unusual case of a 24-year-old multigravida with a repaired tetralogy of Fallot, severe dilated cardiomyopathy, and implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement who was managed successfully by a cesarean section three times. This case underscores the impact of such events on maternal and fetal safety and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of pregnant patients with complex congenital and medical problems.