| Literature DB >> 25703421 |
Kana Wang1, Hong Luo2, Yalan Xin3, Haiyan Yu4.
Abstract
Due to high risks of both maternal and fetal complications, pregnancy is not encouraged for women with uncorrected univentricular heart (UVH). Here, we report three cases of successful pregnancy and delivery in patients with uncorrected UVH. A literature review has been performed. It appears that maternal and neonatal risks are mainly associated with higher NYHA heart failure class, pulmonary hypertension, and history of congestive heart failure. In the absence of these risk factors, successful pregnancy still can be achieved with mild complications. Care by a multidisciplinary team during delivery is necessary to for a good prognosis.Entities:
Keywords: Pregnancy; Prognosis; Risk factor; Univentricular heart
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25703421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.01.052
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Cardiol ISSN: 0167-5273 Impact factor: 4.164