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Cardiac disease in pregnancy
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An increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been found in women of childbearing age,[1] with the presence of CVD in pregnant women posing a difficult clinical scenario in which the responsibility of the treating physician extends to the unborn fetus. Profound changes occur in the maternal circulation that have the potential to adversely affect maternal and fetal health, especially in the presence of underlying heart conditions. Up to 4% of pregnancies may have cardiovascular complications despite no known prior disease. The European Society of Cardiology has published guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy.[
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This video discusses cardiac disease in pregnancy, describing an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease in women of childbearing age. It covers the profound changes in the maternal circulation during pregnancy, how these can affect maternal and fetal health in women with heart conditions, and mentions European Society of Cardiology guidelines on management during pregnancy.
Key points
- Covers cardiovascular disease in pregnant women as a difficult clinical scenario involving both mother and unborn fetus
- Describes profound changes in the maternal circulation during pregnancy
- Notes these changes can adversely affect maternal and fetal health, especially with underlying heart conditions
- States that up to 4 percent of pregnancies may have cardiovascular complications despite no known prior disease
- Mentions European Society of Cardiology guidelines on managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
Video Overview
This video presents “Cardiac disease in pregnancy” — An increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been found in women of childbearing age,[1] with the presence of CVD in pregnant women posing a difficult clinical scenario in which the responsibility of the treating physician. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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