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Am J Perinatol 1996; 13(6): 371-372
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994358
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994358
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
© 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
Embolic Stroke in a Pregnant Patient with A Mechanical Heart Valve on Optimal Heparin Therapy
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Publication History
Publication Date:
04 March 2008 (online)
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ABSTRACT
A 28-year-old woman with a mechanical aortic heart valve experienced an embolic stroke in early pregnancy after her anticoagulation therapy was changed from warfarin to heparin. This occurred despite use of a subcutaneous heparin infusion pump and optimal anticoagulation. Thromboembolism can occur in pregnant patients with mechanical heart valves despite optimal heparin therapy.
Keywords
Embolic stroke - mechanical heart valve - heparin therapy