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I m 32wk pg with corrective tof. nw i have sob & echo shows, rt. sided volume overload with mild aortic regurgitation. wht should i do for delivery?

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Dr. Alan Heldman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Pregnancy & heart: Even corrected, Tetralogy of Fallot & related congenital heart conditions can cause right heart problems. Pregnancy and delivery place unaccustomed stress on the heart, w/ markedly increased circulating blood volume. For your pregnancy & delivery you should absolutely receive care in a center with "high risk" obstetrics specialists and experts in congenital heart disease. Super important! Go now!

Answered 11/27/2015

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