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Can someone have a heart transplant when pregnant?
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Yes: There is difference between can and should. Heart transplantation is major surgery, requires prolonged anesthesia (which shouldn't affect the infant), and places even the nonpregnant mom under significant stress. Therefore, while it "can" be done, it's not a procedure that should be done during pregnancy unless the mother's life depends upon it.
Answered 7/5/2012
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No easy answer: Very complex medical circumstance that can't be answered in a few sentences. This scenario would affect the life of the mother and the child, and would need careful medical and ethical deliberations.
Answered 7/20/2012
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