Eisenmenger complex and pregnancy.
Eisenmenger complex is a congenital heart disease, which causes considerable maternal mortality. Data from the literature suggest a maternal mortality of 26%, with an infant survival of 57%. We describe a successful pregnancy and vaginal delivery of a woman with Eisenmenger complex and discuss the problems associated with Eisenmenger complex and pregnancy.
D000328:Adult; D004541:Eisenmenger Complex / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000517:prevention & control; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012306:Risk