Pregnancy-related obstetric and cardiologic problems in women after atrial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries.

Trigas, Vasiliki; Nagdyman, Nicole; Pildner von Steinburg, Stephanie; Oechslin, Erwin; Vogt, Manfred; Berger, Felix; Schneider, Karl-Theo Maria; Ewert, Peter; Hess, John; Kaemmerer, Harald

2014

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Title:: Pregnancy-related obstetric and cardiologic problems in women after atrial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries.
Document type:: Journal Article
Author(s):: Trigas, Vasiliki; Nagdyman, Nicole; Pildner von Steinburg, Stephanie; Oechslin, Erwin; Vogt, Manfred; Berger, Felix; Schneider, Karl-Theo Maria; Ewert, Peter; Hess, John; Kaemmerer, Harald
Abstract:: The number of women with congenital heart disease reaching reproductive age has increased due to therapeutic advances. The aim of this study was to examine obstetric and cardiac problems during pregnancy after Mustard/Senning repair for transposition of the great arteries.Sixty pregnancies in 34 women from 3 centers were studied. The women were interviewed, and their records reviewed for clinical status and diagnostic evaluation. Age range was 16-34 years during first pregnancy, and all were in a low functional class. There were 11 miscarriages and 5 abortions. Of 44 successful pregnancies, 20 were vaginal deliveries and 24, cesarean sections. A total of 25% were delivered prematurely. Thirteen babies had birth weight <2,500g. Deterioration in functional class occurred in 7 pregnancies, without recovery in 5. Deterioration in systolic function occurred in 4 of 44 echocardiographically documented pregnancies, without recovery in 75%. In 2 women resuscitation was necessary during delivery, in 1, supraventricular tachycardia occurred during labor.Pregnancy is usually well-tolerated, but outcome is unforeseeable and life-threatening problems can occur. These women belong in cardiac care conducted by experienced congenital cardiologists, who systematically check for typical residua. The pregnancy should be planned and gynecologists/obstetricians with special expertise integrated into the consultations. During delivery a congenital cardiologist, and an anesthetist experienced in congenital cardiology, should be present for possible severe cardiac events.
Journal title abbreviation:: Circ J
Year:: 2014
Journal volume:: 78
Journal issue:: 2
Pages contribution:: 443-9
Language:: eng
Pubmed ID:: http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24334560
Print-ISSN:: 1346-9843
TUM Institution:: Frauenklinik und Poliklinik; Klinik für Kinderkardiologie und angeborene Herzfehler (Prof. Hess)
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mediaTUM Gesamtbestand Einrichtungen Schools TUM School of Medicine and Health Departments Clinical Medicine Lehr- und Forschungskooperationen mit den Kliniken und Instituten am Deutschen Herzzentrum Klinik für Kinderkardiologie und angeborene Herzfehler (DHM) (Prof. Ewert)2014

mediaTUM Gesamtbestand Einrichtungen Schools TUM School of Medicine and Health Departments Clinical Medicine Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde (Prof. Kiechle)2014