title: Myocardial infarction in the obstetric patient.
abstract: Myocardial infarction (MI) during pregnancy is a rare event, occurring in 1 in 10000 pregnancies. Mortality rates range from 30% to 50% depending on the maternal clinical picture. Myocardial care options and their suitability for use during pregnancy are summarized. Two case studies are presented with different clinical courses resulting indifferent delivery methods. The multidisciplinary approach to each unique situation is described in detail as are common complications post MI.
authors.affiliation: Piedmont Medical Center, 222 S. Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29732, USA. Sydney.Lange@tenethealth.com
authors.forename: Sydney S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Lange
authors.forename: Marti
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jenner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000502:physiology; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012016:Reference Values