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Cardiovascular Complications of Pregnancy

John Mark Sawyer1, Naseem Moridzadeh2, Rebecca A Bavolek1

  • 1UCLA Ronald Reagan, Olive View Emergency Medicine Residency, 1100 Glendon Avenue, Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|April 6, 2023
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Pregnancy causes physiological changes that increase cardiovascular risks. This review covers major pregnancy-related heart conditions, their diagnosis, and management, including new developments.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Pregnancy involves significant physiological adaptations that can unmask or exacerbate underlying cardiovascular conditions.
  • Pregnant individuals face unique risks for cardiovascular complications.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review major cardiovascular disorders encountered during pregnancy.
  • To discuss current diagnostic challenges and management strategies.
  • To highlight recent advancements in the field of obstetric cardiology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of major cardiovascular disorders in pregnancy.
  • Synthesis of current diagnostic approaches.
  • Overview of established and emerging management guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Common cardiovascular complications include venous thromboembolism, acute myocardial infarction, peripartum cardiomyopathy, and aortic dissection.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms with normal pregnancy changes.
  • Management requires a multidisciplinary approach tailored to pregnant patients.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular disease is a significant concern in pregnancy.
  • Early recognition and appropriate management are vital for improving outcomes.
  • Ongoing research and new developments offer hope for better patient care.

Keywords:
Acute myocardial infarctionAortic dissectionDeep venous thrombosisPeripartum cardiomyopathyPulmonary embolismSpontaneous coronary artery dissectionSuperficial venous thrombosisVenous thromboembolism

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