Triple heart valve prosthesis and pregnancy.

An unusual case of a successful pregnancy in a patient with aortic, mitral, and tricuspid heart valve prostheses is presented and pertinent management problems are discussed. Although anticoagulation offers protection to the mother from thromboembolic episodes, it carries a high risk for maternal morbidity and fetal wastage.

Keywords

Adult, Pregnancy, Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular, Infant, Newborn, Humans, Mitral Valve, Female, Tricuspid Valve

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