Diagnosis and treatment of Eisenmenger's syndrome during pregnancy
- VernacularTitle:妊娠合并艾森曼格综合征的诊断与治疗
- Author:
Guoqing JIANG
;
Chunyan SHI
;
Huixia YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Eisenmenger complex;
Pregnancy complications;
Diagnosis;
Therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine
1998;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate clinical presentation, diagnosis,gestational outcome and treatment of Eisenmenger’s syndrome during pregnancy. Methods Two patients with Eisenmenger’s syndrome during pregnancy were reported retrospectively. Results The first case was admitted in labor at 34 weeks and 4 days in pregnancy,She had dysphoria,tachypnea and dyspnea right after vaginal delivery and died immediately The diagnosis of pulmonary embolism was highly suspected clinically. The second case was admitted because of fetal growth restriction Cesarean section was performed after cyanosis worsened at 35 weeks and 4 days She was discharged from the hospital two weeks after delivery. Conclusion Eisenmenger’s syndrome during pregnancy was associated with extremely poor maternal and fetal outcome Pregnancy is contraindicated in such patients Contraception is necessary after marriage Pregnancy should be terminated as early as possible in such women. In cases who intends to continue the pregnancy,closely observation must be provided to ensure the safety for both mother and the fetus.
