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I was diagnosed with ppcm my ejection fraction is 38% im pregnant again and have to get a cseaction i was wondering will i die going threw with pregna?

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Dr. Jesus Yap answered

You are at risk: You are at risk but hopefully not with good management by your doctors including your OB doctor and cardiologist. More important you need counseling to prevent further pregnancies in the future

Answered 5/14/2014

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