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Refusing to terminate a life-threatening pregnancy.

N Dresner1, V Raskin, L S Goldman

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois, Chicago.

General Hospital Psychiatry
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A pregnant teen with severe heart disease faced a life-threatening choice. Her case highlights complex ethical decisions in adolescent pregnancy and congenital heart disease management.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • A 17-year-old Hispanic female with congenital class III heart disease presented with mild heart failure.
  • She was 15 weeks pregnant and aware of the significant risks to her life.

Observation:

  • The patient initially desired to continue the pregnancy, with plans for her sister to raise the child if she died.
  • She later agreed to terminate the pregnancy, influenced by medical and family recommendations.

Findings:

  • The case underscores the challenges in managing adolescent pregnancies with severe congenital heart disease.
  • It explores the patient's evolving decision-making process regarding termination.

Implications:

Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • This case highlights the critical need for comprehensive ethical and psychological support in similar high-risk pregnancies.
  • It emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making, respecting patient autonomy while considering medical realities.