Intravenous Epoprostenol for Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension during Pregnancy

Abstract Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension carries a high risk of mortality in pregnancy. Recent advances in treatment may improve disease course and allow for successful management of the pregnancy. Case Report We present the case of a 20-year-old gravida 1, para...

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Main Authors: Julia Timofeev, George Ruiz, Melissa Fries, Rita W. Driggers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2013-03-01
Series:American Journal of Perinatology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0033-1338169