2019
DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.284/v1
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Aortocaval compression resulting in sudden loss of consciousness and severe bradycardia and hypotension during cesarean section in a patient with subvalvular aortic stenosis

Abstract: Background: Maternal cardiac arrest during cesarean section (CS) is an extremely rare but devastating complication. Preventing emergency events from developing into maternal cardiac arrest is one of the most challenging clinical scenarios. Case presentation: A 35-year-old pregnant woman with subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) who was scheduled for elective CS under epidural anesthesia, and experienced devastating supine hypotensive syndrome, but was successfully resuscitated after delivery. Conclusions: The per… Show more

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