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  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy

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  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of maternal mortality.
  • Maternal deaths from CVD are often linked to inadequate, risk-appropriate care.
  • This review focuses on establishing specialized care teams for pregnant women with CVD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline considerations for creating a multidisciplinary team for pregnant women with CVD.
  • To emphasize the importance of specialized care for cardiovascular conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.
  • To highlight the need for risk-appropriate care in managing maternal CVD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing guidelines and evidence regarding multidisciplinary care teams.
  • Discussion of the composition and functions of a Pregnancy Heart Team.
  • Focus on antepartum risk stratification, delivery planning, and preconception/postpartum care.

Main Results:

  • Multidisciplinary teams improve outcomes for high-risk pregnancies.
  • National guidelines recommend Pregnancy Heart Teams for pregnant women with CVD.
  • These teams facilitate holistic care, cross-disciplinary education, and integrated management.
  • Evidence suggests this approach can decrease severe maternal morbidity and mortality.

Conclusions:

  • A Pregnancy Heart Team offers a structured approach to managing pregnant women with CVD.
  • Integrated care, including risk stratification and comprehensive planning, is crucial.
  • Further research is needed on cost-effectiveness and long-term cardiovascular health impacts.