January 1, 1989
View Full PaperAortic Stenosis in Pregnancy
Structured PICO
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Population
5 pregnant women with aortic stenosis
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Intervention
Doppler echocardiography for assessment, pulmonary artery catheterization for guiding hemodynamic care, and regional anesthesia
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Outcome
Complicationssafety
Regional anesthesia, guided by Doppler echocardiography and pulmonary artery catheterization, can be safely employed without complications in pregnant patients with aortic stenosis.
Abstract
The authors describe 5 cases in which Doppler echocardiography was used for assessing aortic stenosis and pulmonary artery catheterization for guiding hemodynamic care. Regional anesthesia was employed without complications.
Cite This Study
Easterling et al. (Sun,) studied this question.