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Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Pregnancy
Kathryn J Lindley1, Shayna N Conner2, Alison G Cahill3
1Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine.
Abstract:
With the success of modern surgical techniques for congenital heart disease, the population of women of childbearing age with congenital heart disease is growing. Because of the significant hemodynamic load of pregnancy, labor, and delivery, women with congenital heart disease require preconceptual risk assessment and expert multidisciplinary care throughout pregnancy. The aim of this review is to discuss the management of cardiovascular, obstetric, and fetal care issues that are commonly encountered during pregnancy in women with congenital heart disease.
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