Risk Assessment and Management of the Mother with Cardiovascular Disease

Clin Perinatol. 2016 Mar;43(1):1-22. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2015.11.001.

Abstract

Chronic medical conditions account for most nonobstetrical pregnancy-related maternal complications. Preconception counseling of women with cardiovascular disease can be aided by an understanding of cardiovascular physiology in pregnancy and risk scores to guide management.

Keywords: Congenital heart disease; Maternal health; Preconception counseling; Pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Output
  • Disease Management
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / physiopathology
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Perinatal Care
  • Preconception Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy*
  • Prenatal Care
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vascular Resistance