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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and stent placement in pregnancy
Bonnie K Dwyer1, Larisa Taylor, Andrea Fuller
1Department of Obstetrics, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USA. dwyerb@stanford.edu
Background:
Myocardial infarction (MI) is uncommon during pregnancy. As the average maternal age increases and assisted reproductive technology allows for very advanced maternal ages, so too may the incidence of MI during pregnancy. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stent placement is an attractive option for treatment of MI in pregnancy when revascularization is required.
Case:
We present a gravida with an ST elevation MI during the third trimester, who was treated with emergent PTCA, stent placement, and platelet inhibitors, and we discuss the patient's subsequent obstetric and anesthetic management.
Conclusion:
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with stent placement may be used during the third trimester with successful outcome.
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