Cardio obstetrics: Bridging heart and pregnancy health

Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2024 Nov 20:S1050-1738(24)00103-8. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2024.10.005. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease remains a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Cardio Obstetrics is a nascent field for which most cardiovascular clinicians have not received any formal training. This has resulted in knowledge and care gaps. In this review we provide principles to guide the care for the evaluation and management of pregnancy capable individuals, which should be considered the standard knowledge for all clinicians.

Keywords: Cardio obstetrics; Contraception; Heart disease and pregnancy; Pre conception counseling.

Publication types

  • Review