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This case highlights the importance of understanding the physiological changes of pregnancy, especially in how they relate to a patient with cardiovascular disease. Eisenmenger syndrome requires a full understanding of the physiology and anatomy to safely guide a patient through an anesthetic.
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Edwards, C. (2014). Pregnancy Plus Atrial Septal Defect vs Eisenmenger Syndrome. In: Benumof, J. (eds) Clinical Anesthesiology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8696-1_39
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