Severe mitral valve stenosis diagnosed two days after cesarean section

Micha G, Stamatakis E, Pamboucas C, Valsamidis D

We present the case of a 29 year old pregnant woman of Pakistani origin who was admitted into the obstetric clinic due to intrauterine growth retardation, fetal bradycardia and preeclampsia. Preoperative evaluation was negative for any preexisting pathology and emergency cesarean section was consequently decided. The patient could only speak the Pakistani language and no information …

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