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[Pregnancy and heart disease].

Antonia Pijuan Domènech1, Michael A Gatzoulis

  • 1Spanish Society of Cardiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, Londres, Reino Unido. A.Pijuan@rbht.nhs.uk

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Cardiovascular adaptations during pregnancy pose risks for women with heart disease, a leading cause of maternal mortality. More data is needed to guide clinical practice and prevent complications in these high-risk pregnancies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Physiology

Context:

  • Pregnancy induces significant cardiovascular changes.
  • These adaptations pose risks for pregnant women with pre-existing heart conditions.
  • Heart disease is a leading cause of maternal mortality.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the risks of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy.
  • To emphasize the need for better data and guidelines for managing pregnant women with heart disease.
  • To underscore the importance of preventing cardiovascular complications.

Summary:

  • Physiological changes during pregnancy can be dangerous for women with heart disease.
  • Current clinical guidelines for managing these patients often lack robust data.

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