Successful Treatment of Infective Endocarditis at 33 Weeks' Gestation Causing Acute Left Heart Failure

Successful Treatment of Infective Endocarditis at 33 Weeks' Gestation Causing Acute Left Heart Failure

ABSTRACT Although infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy is rare, it is associated with high maternal and fetal mortality rates. Educating pregnant women on infection prevention is essential. If IE occurs, multidisciplinary collaboration is important to determine an optimal strategy for childb...

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Main Authors: Miharu Masaki, Minoru Wakasa, Yuki Kuzume, Jun Sawaguchi, Taka‐aki Takamura, Kosuke Fujibayashi, Tamaki Takano, Kouji Kajinami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-06-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
acute left heart failure
cesarean section
infective endocarditis
mitral regurgitation
pregnancy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70543
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Summary:ABSTRACT Although infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy is rare, it is associated with high maternal and fetal mortality rates. Educating pregnant women on infection prevention is essential. If IE occurs, multidisciplinary collaboration is important to determine an optimal strategy for childbirth and surgery in its successful management.
ISSN:2050-0904

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