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Jenny Wu1, Jerome J Federspiel1, Amanda Craig1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
Abstract:
We present 2 cases of patients with left ventricular assist device who underwent an induced abortion in the first and second trimester, respectively. Comprehensive counseling is critical for this patient population, and close coordination of interdisciplinary teams is required in the setting of continuing pregnancy or medically indicated abortion.
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