Cardiovascular problems and pregnancy: an approach to management.
Women with some congenital or acquired heart lesions are at increased risk for a number of maternal and neonatal complications during pregnancy. Knowing what constitutes high risk and when to refer to a specialty clinic are key to successfully managing such patients.
Siu
Samuel
S
Toronto Congenital Cardiac Centre for Adults, University of Toronto, Canada. sam.siu@uhn.on.ca
Colman
Jack M
JM
D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D010346:Patient Care Management; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors