Is an IVF safe after an  open heart surgery?
Patient: I have a history of an open heart surgery back in 1990 Im 42 years old now and been trying to get pregant, so we been seing fertility specialist in Stanford.  We tried 4 times to do a surogacy but nothing happen now that my time is limited I want to just carry the baby by IVF is it possible for me to do this?  please please please someone can give me an advice.  Truly daisy rios Doctor: Hi,.Pregnancy including ivf is safe during pregnancy if the heart is strong enough to bear the strain of pregnancy. If you were operated at a early age it means you have a congenital heart disease. So you need to get a 2D Echo done if not done for a long time. In that we need to see mainly the pulmonary pressure. If that is high getting pregnant is high risk. If normal than you can easily get pregnant & be in regular touch with a cardiologist.So get a echo done before ivf.ThanksDr Sameer Maheshwari