EMERGENCY LSCS OF A PATIENT HAVING MODERATE MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION COMPLICATED BY PREECLEMPSIA- CASE REPORT

Abstract

Cardiac disease in pregnancy is a important fector responsible of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.(1) Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication seen in pregnancy that is characterized by high blood pressure. Problems arising due to this condition are fetal growth restriction, low birth weight, preterm birth, stillbirth. Eclampsia, increased risk of stroke, cardiovascular diseases, damage to kidneys, liver, eyes, lungs, and heart can be seen in the mother. A 24 year old female who was 1st gravida and 35 week pregnant came to hospital. Due to fetal distress emergency lscs was planned. The anaesthesia management used in a case of an emergency LSCS in a patient with moderate MR with preeclampsia is discussed at length in this article.