Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and pregnancy: report of a maternal mortality and review of literature.

The first case of maternal mortality with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is reported. An additional successfully managed case of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and pregnancy is reported. Systemic arterial embolization, which has not been previously reported in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with pregnancy is discussed. English language literature on hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and pregnancy is reviewed, and a management plan has been outlined.