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  • Obstetrics and Cardiology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  • Heart disease is a significant indirect cause of maternal mortality.
  • Pregnancies complicated by heart disease (0.1-4%) pose risks like thromboembolism, hemorrhage, and heart failure.
  • Advances in cardiac surgery increase the number of pregnant patients with pre-existing heart conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a management protocol for pregnant patients with heart disease.
  • To review current literature and international guidelines for managing these complex cases.
  • To address the challenges in managing maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of international guidelines.
  • Analysis of management strategies for congenital and acquired heart disease in pregnancy.
  • Examination of treatment protocols, including anticoagulation therapy (e.g., warfarin, heparin).

Main Results:

  • Maternal complications include thromboembolic events, hemorrhage, and heart failure.
  • Fetal risks involve medication effects, intrauterine growth restriction, and hypoxia.
  • Current data suggest warfarin use throughout pregnancy for mechanical heart valves, followed by heparin and planned labor induction.

Conclusions:

  • A 'cafeteria approach' with evidence-based options empowers patient choice.
  • Preconception counseling and high-risk antenatal management are crucial.
  • Multidisciplinary care involving cardiologists and cardiac surgeons improves maternal and neonatal outcomes.