Aortic Stenosis in Pregnancy: A Case Report Kimberly A. Comport, RN, MSN, Janet K. Seng, RN, MSN  Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing  Volume 26, Issue 1, Pages 67-77 (January 1997) DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb01509.x Copyright © 1997 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Terms and Conditions

FIGURE 1 Cardiac anatomy and normal pressures in pregnancy. IVC, inferior vena cava; SVC, superior vena cava; RA, right atrium; RV, right ventricle; LA, left atrium; LV, left ventricle; PA, pulmonary artery; AO, aorta; PCWP, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 1997 26, 67-77DOI: (10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb01509.x) Copyright © 1997 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Terms and Conditions

FIGURE 2 Comparison of normal tricuspid aortic valve and biscuspid valve with aortic stenosis. Top, normal tricuspid aortic valve; bottom, bicuspid valve with aortic stenosis. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 1997 26, 67-77DOI: (10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb01509.x) Copyright © 1997 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Terms and Conditions

FIGURE 3 A comparison of left ventricular and aortic pressures. A, Normal pressure tracing; B, the patient (D.Z.) pressure tracing— aortic stenosis with 32mm Hg pressure gradient. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 1997 26, 67-77DOI: (10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb01509.x) Copyright © 1997 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Terms and Conditions