Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Complications: Case Presentation and Review of Literature


Altinsoy H. B., ALATAŞ Ö., Colak S., Atalay H., Dogan O. F.

HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.19, no.5, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf.1654
  • Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular complications that can cause severe catastrophic outcomes for both the mother and the fetus are rarely seen during pregnancy. Time to diagnosis is often delayed by a low degree of suspicion and atypical presentation. We report surgical strategies in three pregnant women with cardiovascular complications.