Mitral valve repair for a parachute-like asymmetrical mitral valve during pregnancy.

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2020)

PMV/PLAMV and pregnancy present a dual challenge. In our case mitral repair resulted in a near-normal valve function and allowed our patient to safely carry her pregnancy to term.

Keyphrases

mitral valve
left atrial
preterm birth
left ventricular
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
pregnant women
aortic valve