Attention to pulmonary arteriovenous fistula in a case of transient hypoxemia and cerebral infarction during pregnancy: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula is rare during pregnancy. Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula presents no pulmonary symptoms in most patients but can be exacerbated by pregnancy. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, pulmonary arteriovenous fistula can lead to respiratory failure, s...

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Main Authors: Lijuan Shu, Linli Luo, Yunxia Zuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05946-2