Cardiac valve replacement during pregnancy. Report of two cases

Vosa, C.; Renzulli, A.; Festa, M.; Santè, P.; Micheletti, E.

Italian Journal of Surgical Sciences 18(2): 175-177

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0392-3525
PMID: 3225180
Document Number: 308644
Two successful cases of mitral valve replacement with cardiopulmonary by-pass and myocardial protection are reported. Postoperative anticoagulation was obtained with oral anticoagulants. The patients delivered two healthy newborns. The report suggests that an open-heart operation can be performed in pregnant women with an acceptable risk for the mother and the fetus.

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