International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Nov 2020
Case ReportsCesarean delivery in a parturient with a left ventricular assist device.
Left ventricular assist devices are implanted pumps designed to treat patients with heart failure, and in some cases, to be a bridge to transplantation for patients who qualify. The preconception presence of a left ventricular assist device is a relative contraindication to pregnancy. ⋯ Her medical history was significant for the presence of a left ventricular assist device, inserted due to heart failure associated with polysubstance abuse. To our knowledge, this is the first description of successful cesarean delivery under neuraxial anesthesia of a parturient with a left ventricular assist device.
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Nov 2020
Letter Case ReportsMassive uvular edema in a parturient after general anesthesia.