Key result
Open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass appears feasible during pregnancy when medical therapy fails.
Population
2 pregnant women who underwent unavoidable heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
Design
Case_series
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May be considered in refractory cases with expert precautions; leaves open need for prospective outcome data.
Case Report (n=2)
Open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass can be performed during pregnancy when medical treatment fails, utilizing careful precautions and continuous cardiotocography to minimize fetal complications.
Khanna et al. (2009) conducted a case report in Heart disease in pregnancy (n=2). Open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass was evaluated. Open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass during pregnancy can be performed when medical treatment is insufficient, utilizing careful technical precautions to minimize fetal complications.
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