title: Heart disease in pregnancy.
abstract: In women with cardiac disease physiological changes in the cardiovascular system associated with pregnancy may precipitate decompensation. Heart disease is the commonest cause of maternal death. Close multidisciplinary working is important to ensure the best care possible for pregnant women with heart disease.
authors.affiliation: St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK. sarah.vause@cmft.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vause
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016742:Preconception Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000628:therapy*; D011295:Prenatal Care
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents