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:* [[Marfan's syndrome]] with aorta ≥40-45 mm
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* Severe [[cyanosis]]
* Severe [[cyanosis]]
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I. Pre-existing Cardiac Disease:
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Overview

Absolute and relative contraindications to pregnancy include severe pulmonary arterial hypertension; severe fixed valve stenoses (AS,MS,PS,HOCM, coarctation; Class III or IV congestive heart failure with a left ventricular ejection fraction of < 40%; a history of peripartum cardiomyopathy; a dilated aorta such as in Marfan's syndrome with an aortic arch >40-45 mm; and severe cynaosis.

Conditions in Which Pregnancy is Advised Against

  • Class III or IV CHF, EF <40%
  • Prior peripartum cardiomyopathy
  • Dilated or unstable aorta

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