Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy and Perimortem Caesarean Section: A Successful Outcome
Abstract
Sudden cardiac arrest in pregnancy is a complex terrifying event owing to the presence of two patients (mother and fetus) as well as need for immediate treatment. It’s a high-stakes clinical scenario requiring immediate coordination between emergency physicians, obstetricians, and neonatal teams. This case report describes a successful outcome following cardiac arrest in a 28- year-old pregnant woman at 35 weeks gestation. Despite presenting with severe pre-eclampsia and subsequent asystole, immediate multidisciplinary intervention and Perimortem Cesarean Delivery (PMCD) resulted in the survival of both mother and infant.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
Maternal and fetal healthcare
Publication details
- Journal / source
- World Journal of Case Reports and Clinical Images
- Volume
- 05
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 01–04
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN