Impact of pregnancy on autograft dilatation and aortic valve function following the Ross procedure

ConclusionsPregnancy was not associated with significantly increased adverse events in patients following the Ross procedure. Special care should be taken after the first pregnancy, as multiparity may lead to increased neoaortic dilatation.

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Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Horacio G. Carvajal, Kathryn J. Lindley, Trupti Shah, Anoop K. Brar, Philip M. Barger, Joseph J. Billadello, Pirooz Eghtesady Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research