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Pregnancy after Prosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: How Do We Monitor Prosthetic Valvular Function during Pregnancy?
Joint Authors
Taub, Cynthia C.
Wolfe, Diana
Sahasrabudhe, Nicole
Teigen, Nickolas
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
With modern medicine, many women after structural heart repair are deciding to experience pregnancy.
There is a need for further study to identify normal echocardiographic parameters to better assess prosthetic valvular function in pregnancy.
In addition, a multidisciplinary approach is essential in managing pregnant patients with complex cardiac conditions.
Case.
A 22-year-old nulliparous woman with an aortic valve replacement 18 months prior to her pregnancy presented to prenatal care at 20-week gestation.
During her prenatal care, serial echocardiography showed a significant increase in the mean gradient across the prosthetic aortic valve.
Multidisciplinary management and a serial echocardiography played an integral role in her care that resulted in a successful spontaneous vaginal delivery without complications.
Conclusion.
Further characterization of the normal echocardiographic parameters in pregnant patients with prosthetic valves is critical to optimize prenatal care for this patient population.
This case report is novel in that serial echocardiograms were obtained throughout prenatal care, which showed significant changes across the prosthetic aortic valve.
Teaching Points.
(1) Further study is needed to identify normal echocardiographic parameters to best assess prosthetic valvular function in pregnancy.
(2) Multidisciplinary management is encouraged to optimize prenatal care for women with prosthetic aortic valve replacements.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sahasrabudhe, Nicole& Teigen, Nickolas& Wolfe, Diana& Taub, Cynthia C.. 2018. Pregnancy after Prosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: How Do We Monitor Prosthetic Valvular Function during Pregnancy?. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sahasrabudhe, Nicole…[et al.]. Pregnancy after Prosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: How Do We Monitor Prosthetic Valvular Function during Pregnancy?. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sahasrabudhe, Nicole& Teigen, Nickolas& Wolfe, Diana& Taub, Cynthia C.. Pregnancy after Prosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: How Do We Monitor Prosthetic Valvular Function during Pregnancy?. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145742
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145742