Managing Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia During Pregnancy
Author Information
Author(s): Güdücü Nilgün, Kutay Salih Serdar, Özenç Ebru, Çiftçi Çavlan, Yiğiter Alin Başgül, İşçi Herman
Primary Institution: İstanbul Bilim University, School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia tolerate pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Conclusion
Patients with mild to moderate arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia tolerate pregnancy and breastfeeding very well, but patients with end-stage arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia should be discouraged from conception.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had heart palpitations and was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia.
- She tolerated pregnancy well but experienced cardiac symptoms in the third trimester.
- She delivered via cesarean section and continued breastfeeding for six months.
Takeaway
A woman with a heart condition had a baby and did well during her pregnancy, but those with more serious heart issues should not get pregnant.
Methodology
Case report detailing the management of a patient with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia during pregnancy.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
26-year-old Caucasian woman.
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