THE NEED FOR surgical intervention requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during pregnancy
poses a significant threat to the mother and the fetus. The uteroplacental response
to CPB is unpredictable and results in fetal loss in up to 30% of cases.
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In addition to concern for significant fetal morbidity and mortality, there are little
published data to guide clinical care for these patients. Herein the authors present
a case of a successful cardiac surgical intervention in a pregnant patient and discuss
important considerations for such patients.Key Words
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