Publications by authors named "Katlin T Schmitz"
Cardiac granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare necrotizing vasculitis impacting small to medium vessels. We present a case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis causing acute aortic valve regurgitation. Imaging reveals valve thickening, inflammation without destruction.
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- Limited data exist regarding the effects of cardiac surgery on pregnant individuals and their fetuses, prompting a study reviewing cases from 1978 to 2023.
- The study analyzed 29 pregnant patients undergoing cardiac surgery, revealing a maternal death rate of 3% and a fetal loss rate of 17%, with higher mortality in those undergoing surgery later in pregnancy.
- The findings suggest that cesarean delivery before surgery may help reduce fetal mortality if the fetus is viable, highlighting the need for careful planning in such cases.