Question 59 · LEK · Cesarean section

Which of the following heart diseases in a pregnant woman are absolute indications for cesarean delivery?

1) uncorrected ASD;
2) uncorrected VSD;
3) uncorrected coarctation of the aorta;
4) Marfan syndrome.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 2,3,4.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. only 4.
  4. D. 3,4.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Choose the lesions in which the haemodynamic stress of labour and pushing threatens the integrity of the aortic wall.

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