Successful Delivery in a Patient With Left Ventricular Assist Device and Unplanned Pregnancy.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.01.071.
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Abstract
We report the case of a woman supported by a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) who presented at 20 weeks of gestation and decided against recommendations to continue with her pregnancy. This was managed with well-developed plan for a multidisciplinary team approach. With close and regular follow-up and regular adjustment of the patient's medications and LVAD parameters, successful delivery and outcome for both the mother and the newborn were achieved.
Medical subject headings
- Delivery, Obstetric
- Heart Failure
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
- Pregnancy, Unplanned