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Myocardial infarction is encountered rarely during pregnancy, but when it occurs the event is life threatening to both mother and fetus. Data on maternal and fetal outcome are limited, but overall maternal mortality approaches 35% to 40% of deaths occur during the third trimester. We present a case of myocardial infarction at 36 weeks of gestation, and discuss the anaesthetic management of the problems encountered during the delivery.
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