[Mitral regurgitation and hemodynamic changes in pregnancy]

G Ital Cardiol (Rome). 2013 Feb;14(2):135-7. doi: 10.1714/1218.13526.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We describe the case of a young pregnant woman with moderate mitral regurgitation who was admitted to our department for dyspnea. The patient was treated with low-dose diuretic therapy and ventilatory support. At follow-up echocardiographic evaluation, a progressive improvement of mitral regurgitation and pulmonary artery pressure was observed. The most significant hemodynamic changes occurring during pregnancy are reviewed and discussed in the setting of associated mitral regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hemodynamics*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / physiopathology*
  • Young Adult