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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy presents diagnostic and management challenges.
  • IE in pregnant patients frequently leads to embolic events and mycotic aneurysms.
  • Cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass may be necessary for severe cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe the characteristics of infective endocarditis during pregnancy.
  • To analyze outcomes and challenges associated with managing IE in pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published case reports on IE during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria, treatment strategies, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Two-thirds of pregnant patients with IE require urgent cardiac surgery.
  • Pre-operative antibiotic therapy (≥3 weeks) is crucial for patient improvement.
  • Maternal mortality is 3.3%, and fetal mortality is 16.7%, with higher fetal risk in early pregnancy surgery.
  • Cardiopulmonary bypass can negatively impact fetal well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac surgery for IE in pregnancy carries significant risks, particularly in early gestation.
  • Deferring cardiac operations until after the 28th gestation week may reduce fetal mortality.
  • Careful management balancing maternal and fetal health is essential for IE in pregnancy.