Cardiac disease in pregnancy: A case report

Abstract

Background: Cardiac disorders of varying severity complicate approximately 1% of pregnancies and contribute significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality rates.
Case: A case of cardiac disease in pregnancy is described.
Conclusion: Some women may develop heart failure after 28 weeks when pregnancy-induced hypovolaemia and cardiac output reach their maximum as seen in the case described.

Keywords: Cardiac, Disease, Pregnancy