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  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  • Cardiac surgery during pregnancy, particularly with cardiopulmonary bypass, poses significant maternal and fetal risks.
  • It is generally reserved for cases where medical management fails to address cardiac decompensation.

Observation:

  • A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 33 weeks gestation presented with rheumatic mitral valvular stenosis.
  • She had a history of mitral valve replacement (MVR) with a mechanical prosthesis 11 years prior.
  • Echocardiography identified a thrombotic mass obstructing the mechanical mitral valve leaflets.

Findings:

  • An emergency redo mitral valve replacement using a bioprosthetic valve was successfully performed.
  • The procedure was combined with a caesarean section.
  • Both mother and neonate experienced an uneventful recovery and were discharged in good condition.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the feasibility and safety of combined emergency redo MVR and caesarean section in advanced pregnancy.
  • It highlights the importance of timely intervention for mechanical valve thrombosis during gestation.
  • Successful management can lead to favorable maternal and fetal outcomes despite complex cardiac conditions.