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Atypical presentation of rheumatic carditis in pregnancy

We report the case of a 31-year old woman presenting with atypical rheumatic disease in the 28th week of the second pregnancy. Questions related to prevention of the disease and its treatment during the pregnancy-puerperium cycle are discussed.

Rheumatic fever; pregnancy; tricuspid valve insufficiency


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