[Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and pregnancy]

Tunis Med. 2000 Nov;78(11):682-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a 32 years old patient, with a known diagnostic of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; who has presented at the first trimester of pregnancy a ventricular fibrillation treated by electric shock with a favorable outcome. The risks for the mother and the foetus are discussed; The recommendations for the conduct of the delivery are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / pathology
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / therapy*
  • Electric Countershock
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Prognosis
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / etiology*
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / therapy