High-Risk Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy: Part II.

Elkayam, Uri; Goland, Sorel; Pieper, Petronella G; Silversides, Candice K · J Am Coll Cardiol · 2016

review · Level V

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Abstract

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of nonobstetric maternal morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and appropriate care can lead to prevention of complications and improvement of pregnancy outcome. This paper continues the review and provides recommendations for the approach to high-risk cardiovascular conditions during gestation.