Two mitral valve replacements during the course of a single pregnancy.
A case of repeat mitral valve replacement during the same pregnancy is reported. Pre and post-operative care of the patient and her pregnancy are discussed. The hazards of anticoagulation during pregnancy are reviewed.
D002657:Child Development; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence