Arterial hypoxemia during pregnancy caused by pulmonary arteriovenous microfistulas.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient developed symptomatic exercise-induced hypoxemia during pregnancy as a result of pulmonary arteriovenous microfistulas. Her symptoms resolved after pregnancy with spontaneous closure of the fistulas. Hormone-induced vasodilation is the probable mechanism.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Hypoxia
- Lung
- Pregnancy Complications