Peripartum cardiomyopathy and arterial embolism

Bassaw, B; Ariyanayagam, D. C; Roopnarinesingh, Syam S

Bassaw, B; Ariyanayagam, D. C; Roopnarinesingh, Syam S.

West Indian med. j ; 41(2): 79-80, June 1992.

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-107522

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

A severely pre-eclamptic patient developed peripartum cardiomyopathy and bilateral femmoral emboli. Medical therapy for cardiac failure was commenced prior to delivery by Caesarean Section. Bilateral femoral embolectomy was performed on the sixth postpartum day.

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Pre-Eclampsia/complications; Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; Embolism/surgery; Femoral Artery/surgery; Heart Failure/drug therapy; Puerperal Disorders; Cesarean Section

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pre-Eclampsia / Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Embolism / Femoral Artery / Heart Failure Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1992 Type: Article

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