Severe Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis During Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: A 28-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, with previously unknown severe rheumatic mitral stenosis presented with progressive dyspnea at 26 weeks of gestation. Percutaneous commissurotomy was considered but was deferred after symptom improvement with beta-blockers and diuretics. Pregnancy complications ensued, requiring preterm delivery. Postpartum percutaneous commissurotomy was successful, highlighting the complexities in managing rheumatic heart disease during pregnancy.

SUBMITTER: Mutarelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11551943 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature