A patient with endocarditis went into labor, causing a complete cardiac arrest. Open heart, critical care services and neonatologist teams worked together to deliver the baby and save the mother's life. This video was originally featured at the 2018 Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® Heartbeat Gala.
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