Heart disease in pregnancy. The anaesthetic management of a patient with prosthetic heart valves.
The management of pregnant woman with a double heart valve replacement is described. The aspects of particular relevance to the anaesthetist are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001021:Aortic Valve; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D000925:Anticoagulants