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Gynaecology & Obstetrics All India exam 33f418ea

Ventricular function improves with pregnancy in which of the following condition?

A
Mitral stenosis
B
Mitral insufficiency
C
Aoic stenosis
D
Pulmonary stenosis
High-Yield Explanation
Major cardiac valve disordersType Pregnancy outcomeMitral stenosisHea failure from fluid overload, tachycardia Mitral insufficiencyVentricular function improves with afterload decreaseAoic stenosisModerate stenosis is tolerated; Severe is life-threatening with decreased preload eg: obstetrical hemorrhage or regional analgesiaAoic insufficiencyVentricular function improves with afterload decreasePulmonary stenosisMild stenosis well tolerated; Severe stenosis is associated with right hea failure and atrial arrhythmias(Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)

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