Heart-attack in pregnancy

Czech version

Authors: T. Výtisková; D. Suchá; Z. Fučíková
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnické oddělení, Thomayerova nemocnice, Praha, prim. MUDr. P. Kolek
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2016; 81(4): 283-285

Overview

Objective:
To describe hear-attack on crystal meth addicted pregnant woman.

Design:
Case report.

Conclusion:
Acute heart-attack during pregnancy means unexpected obstetric complication. The consequences could be fatal for the mother and the fetus. Although good delivery management and treatment could reduce morbidity and mortality to a minimum.

Keywords:
heart-attack, myocardial infarction, pregnancy, drug use, stillbirth, hysterectomy, caesarean section

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