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Respiratory Failure With Pregnancy: Acute Exacerbation of Asthma or Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a complex case involving a 37-year-old pregnant woman at 13 weeks of gestation who developed respiratory failure. The patient had a known history of asthma, which initially created a diagnostic challenge, resulting in treatment for an acute asthma exacerbation. However, as the patient's clinical condition deteriorated, further investigations were conducted, leading to a diagnosis of severe rheumatic mitral valve stenosis. The patient underwent emergency mitral valve replacement, unfortunately resulting in a miscarriage. Nevertheless, the final maternal outcome was favourable.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93527

Authors: Megha Gupta, Dhruva Sharma

Institutions: James Cook University Hospital, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414674983