Why the study?
Although rare, increasing numbers of women with pacemakers are becoming pregnant.
Multidisciplinary care and regular assessment are beneficial for managing the complex needs of pregnant women with complete heart block and pacemakers.
Although rare, increasing numbers of women with pacemakers are becoming pregnant. We describe the complications of a woman with arrhythmia and a pacemaker for complete heart block experienced before, during, between and after her pregnancies. We illustrate the benefits of multidisciplinary care, good communication and regular assessment in a stable, but complex woman.
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