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ACS during pregnancy is a rare event that can contribute significantly to maternal and foetal mortality.
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Describes the clinical scenario of a pregnant patient with a history of acute myocardial infarction and left ventricular failure undergoing elective caesarean section.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) during pregnancy is a rare event and can be a significant contributor to maternal and foetal mortality. We present here one such case of a 40-year-old primigravida posted for elective caesarean section at 36 weeks of pregnancy with a history of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and left ventricular failure which was treated conservatively.
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