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Anand Kuppusamy1, B Natarajan2, Belinda Cherian3

  • 1Professor (Anaesthesiology), SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chengelpet, Tamil Nadu, India.

Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|August 23, 2022
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted maternal health, particularly for women with existing conditions. This case highlights the complex management of a pregnant patient with COVID-19, a prosthetic valve, and severe pre-eclampsia.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted maternal healthcare globally, especially in developing nations.
  • Indirect effects, such as missed follow-ups due to lockdowns, exacerbate risks for pregnant individuals with comorbidities.
  • Lack of standardized protocols complicates the management of pregnant patients with COVID-19 and concurrent medical conditions.

Keywords:
COVID-19HELLP SyndromeHeparinPre-eclampsiaRheumatic heart disease

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