Myocardial infarction in pregnancy.
Three cases of myocardial infarction occurring in the third trimester of pregnancy are presented. The method of delivery in each case was individualised with no maternal or fetal mortality. Each patient had significant risk factors for coronary arterial disease or thrombosis. One patient had normal coronary arteries demonstrated at coronary arteriography.
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000209:etiology*; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D012307:Risk Factors