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Coarctation of the aorta is among the heart defects reportedly associated with the use of Zoloft and other SSRIs during pregnancy. This heart defect can cause a narrowing of the aorta, the main artery that pumps oxygen-rich blood away from the heart and into the rest of the body. Women who bore children with coarctation of the aorta after taking Zoloft during pregnancy may have grounds for a Zoloft birth defects lawsuit.
If your child was born with coarctation of the aorta after you took Zoloft or any SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy, contact us today to receive a free evaluation of your Zoloft heart defects claim.
Babies born with a coarctation of the aorta have the left side of their heart overworked trying to pump enough blood through the narrowed artery. The treatments for this birth defect include inserting a catheter into the aorta and inflating it, or more invasive surgery to correct the defect.
Zoloft heart defects which reportedly developed in infants of mothers taking the drug during pregnancy can have long-lasting implications, as lack of oxygen-rich blood can lead to weakness, trouble breathing, slowed growth, and even brain damage. If the condition is not identified quickly enough, heart defects can result in the death of an infant.
Symptoms of Zoloft coarctation of the aorta include:
Women who have delivered an infant with a Zoloft heart defect after taking the drug during pregnancy may be able to participate in lawsuit against the manufacturer. To find out if you are eligible to pursue legal action against the company for medical bills and other damages, contact our experienced Zoloft lawyers today by filling out a free case evaluation form. If you pursue a claim, our Zoloft birth defect attorneys will fight to protect your legal rights and seek maximum compensation for your child's condition.
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