Title of article
Successful Pregnancy in A Patient with Fontan Surgery: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Zamansaraei ، Shadi Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Nazari Sabet ، Milad School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Bahrami ، Parvin Department of Cardiology - Alzahra University Hospital - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
From page
249
To page
252
Abstract
The Fontan operation is a palliative procedure for patients with several forms of congenital heart disease unsuitable for biventricular circulation, especially tricuspid valve atresia. In this procedure, the vena cava flow is directed to the pulmonary arteries bypassing the ventricle. Pregnant patients with Fontan surgery in their post-surgical history have more maternal risks. We should counsel patients with saturations 85%, depressed ventricular function, refractory arrhythmia, or protein-losing enteropathy against pregnancy (mWHO; IV). In this study, we review a pregnant case that has successful pregnancy and Fontan palliation and lv systolic heart f ailure (LVEF: 35%) in her pas t medical history.
Keywords
Fontan circulation , pregnancy , Congenital heart Disease
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Record number
2737405
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