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, cilt.19, sa.5, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1532/hsf.1654
  • Dergi Adı: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.