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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Pregnancy with congenital heart disease (CHD) requires careful management.
  • An increasing number of women with CHD are reaching childbearing age.
  • Cardiovascular surgery during pregnancy presents unique maternal and fetal challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on cardiovascular surgery in pregnant patients.
  • To provide recommendations for optimizing intraoperative techniques.
  • To improve maternal and fetal outcomes in this high-risk population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies and guidelines.
  • Analysis of intraoperative management strategies.
  • Synthesis of data on maternal and fetal outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Cardiovascular surgery in pregnancy is infrequent but increasing.
  • Management requires balancing maternal health with fetal development.
  • Optimal intraoperative techniques are crucial for successful outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Careful planning and execution are vital for pregnant patients needing cardiovascular surgery.
  • Recommendations focus on maximizing maternal well-being and minimizing fetal risks.
  • This approach aims to optimize outcomes for both mother and child.