Case 40-2012.

The article describes the case of a 43-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to the labor and delivery service of a hospital due to vaginal bleeding. Her medical history included obesity and migraine headaches. During cesarean delivery, the patient experienced suddent onset of bradycardia, chest pain, loss of consciousness and apnea. She was diagnosed with amniotic-fluid embolism. Treatment options for her condition are mechanical circulatory support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.