Maternal primary pulmonary hypertension associated with pregnancy

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1994 Apr;54(2):143-7. doi: 10.1016/0028-2243(94)90255-0.

Abstract

Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a very uncommon clinical entity, with a high mortality when associated with pregnancy. Three cases of PPH associated with gestation and different outcomes are reported, and a literature review concerning its management and outcome is made. We emphasize the importance of a strict control of such patients, with the supportive cardiovascular measures and surveillance of fetal well-being. The peculiar handling of the course of delivery and the type of anaesthesia is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / complications*
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography