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Cardiac surgery during pregnancy.

Zafer H Iscan1, Levent Mavioglu, Kerem M Vural

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey. zafirustr@yahoo.com

The Journal of Heart Valve Disease
|October 19, 2006
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Cardiac surgery during pregnancy is challenging but achievable. Closed mitral valvulotomy offers a life-saving, low-risk option for mitral stenosis in pregnant patients, ensuring good outcomes for both mother and baby.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiac surgery in pregnant patients presents unique challenges for both mother and fetus.
  • Rheumatic mitral stenosis is a common indication for cardiac intervention during pregnancy.
  • Life-threatening cardiac decompensation can necessitate urgent surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of cardiac surgery in pregnant women.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of closed mitral valvulotomy and mitral valve replacement during pregnancy.
  • To determine the fetomaternal risks associated with these procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 16 pregnant women who underwent cardiac surgery between 1988 and 2005.
  • Procedures included closed mitral valvulotomy (n=12) and mitral valve replacement (n=4).

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  • Specific surgical strategies, including cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) conditions, were employed.

    • Main Results:

    • No maternal mortality was observed.
    • One stillbirth occurred in the urgent closed valvulotomy group; 15 infants were born healthy.
    • Closed mitral valvulotomy demonstrated a life-saving impact with low fetomaternal risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Closed mitral valvulotomy is a viable and effective alternative for mitral stenosis in pregnancy.
    • Minimizing cardiopulmonary bypass duration and employing specific perfusion strategies are crucial when CPB is necessary.
    • Careful management and surgical planning can lead to successful cardiac surgery outcomes in pregnancy.