Why the study?
What are the risks and optimal management strategies for cardiac surgery during pregnancy?
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Demands multidisciplinary caution before cardiac surgery in pregnancy; leaves open need for prospective data on timing and alternatives.
What are the risks and optimal management strategies for cardiac surgery during pregnancy?
Cardiac surgery during pregnancy carries extreme risks, with maternal and fetal mortality rates near 10% and 30%, respectively, necessitating careful consideration of timing, percutaneous alternatives, and modified perfusion protocols.
Shook et al. (2020) studied this question.
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