Pulmonary Embolism After Vaginal Delivery in a Fontan Patient

Abstract

The Fontan procedure was created to address the mixing of pulmonary and systemic venous return in patients with a single functional ventricle. The patient in this case with a Fontan repair experienced multiple pulmonary emboli 10 days post-partum. We outline management and recommendations when treating these patients. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Keywords

• congenital heart defect
• pregnancy
• thrombus