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I have congestive heart failure and enlarged heart a pacemaker /defibrillator.i'm 26 years old. i was diagnosed six years ago.can i have another baby?
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Hard to say: You need to discuss this with a cardiologist experienced with pregnancy issues as well as a high risk obstetrician. Your answer is likely to be highly individualized.
Answered 9/28/2016
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