Management of Acute Aortic Infective Endocarditis in Pregnancy
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https://doi.org/10.12970/2311-052X.2013.01.01.4Keywords:
Pregnancy, valve, endocarditis, cardiopulmonary bypassAbstract
The reported incidence of infective endocarditis during pregnancy is 0,006% and there are no accepted guidelines. Management is individually based according to gestational age and the status of the mother. A multidisciplinary approach is required. Cardiopulmonary bypass, hypothermia and hyperkalemia may be fatal for the foetus due to vasoconstrictive response of the uteroplacental arteries. Herein, we report a case of successful treatment of acute aortic endocarditis during the second trimester of gestation, with a focus on timing of surgery and technical aspects.
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