Ascending thoracic aorta aneurysm surgery and aortic valve repair during pregnancy
| Autor: | Manuel J. Antunes, Rita Pancas, Pedro Gama |
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| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
| Předmět: |
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Adult medicine.medical_specialty Thoracic aorta aneurysm Heart Valve Diseases Aortic valve repair Pregnancy medicine Humans Ascending aorta aneurysm reproductive and urinary physiology Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation Fetus Aortic Aneurysm Thoracic business.industry Pregnancy Outcome medicine.disease Surgery Aortic Dissection Echocardiography Aortic Valve Heart Valve Prosthesis Female Radiology Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of cardiac surgery. 24(5) |
| ISSN: | 1540-8191 |
| Popis: | Open-heart surgery during pregnancy is challenging because it requires attention to both mother and fetus. A 31-year-old pregnant woman underwent surgery for a large ascending aorta aneurysm threatening rupture in the 12th week and then went on to a cesarean section at 38 weeks, which produced a healthy baby. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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