Simultaneous Cesarean Section and Maternal Cardiac Surgery: Outcomes and Feasibility from a Tertiary Care Hospital in India.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Brazilian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Country of Publication: Brazil NLM ID: 101677045 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1678-9741 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01027638 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Braz J Cardiovasc Surg Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: São Paulo, SP, Brasil : Brazilian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, [2015]-
    • Subject Terms:
      Cardiovascular Diseases* ; Cardiac Surgical Procedures*; Infant ; Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Cesarean Section ; Retrospective Studies ; Feasibility Studies ; Tertiary Care Centers
    • Abstract:
      Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality, and it has gradually increased over time; this rise has been attributed to numerous reasons including the growing number of women with congenital heart disease who are surviving to childbearing age. Valve surgery during pregnancy is a high risk, with a fetal and maternal mortality rate of 35% and 9%, respectively. Prior knowledge about the cardiovascular disease opens up a host of options for the mother even during pregnancy, but presentation in the 3rd trimester puts both the mother and the baby at risk. Simultaneous caesarean section and maternal cardiac surgery is a suitable option for this subset of patients, and with this study we aim to assess its outcomes and feasibility.
      Methods: This is a retrospective study of five pregnant patients who presented with predominant symptoms of heart failure in the 3rd trimester between June 2019 and June 2021. Intraoperative and postoperative intensive care unit charts of all the patients were reviewed.
      Results: All five patients underwent simultaneous cesarean section and maternal cardiac surgery successfully with no fetal or maternal mortality and are doing well in the follow-up period.
      Conclusion: Cesarean section followed by definitive maternal cardiac surgery in the same sitting is a safe and feasible approach in the management of such patients. A well-prepared team is pivotal for a safe delivery with a cardiopulmonary bypass machine on standby. Specialized multidisciplinary care in the antepartum, peripartum, and postpartum period is essential to improve outcomes.
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases; Cesarean Section; Heart Failure; Maternal Mortality; Peripartum Period; Pregnancy; Sitting Position
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20230804 Date Completed: 20230807 Latest Revision: 20230807
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      PMC10399576
    • Accession Number:
      10.21470/1678-9741-2022-0335
    • Accession Number:
      37540633