Addressing maternal mortality: the pregnant cardiac patient

Addressing maternal mortality: the pregnant cardiac patient

Cardiac disease in pregnancy is the number one indirect cause of maternal mortality in the United States. We propose a triad solution that includes universal screening for cardiovascular disease in pregnancy and postpartum women, patient education, and institution of a multidisciplinary cardiac team...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2019-02, Vol.220 (2), p.167.e1-167.e8
Hauptverfasser: Wolfe, Diana S., Hameed, Afshan B., Taub, Cynthia C., Zaidi, Ali N., Bortnick, Anna E.
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Sprache:eng
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cardiac disease
high-risk pregnancy
maternal death
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Zusammenfassung:Cardiac disease in pregnancy is the number one indirect cause of maternal mortality in the United States. We propose a triad solution that includes universal screening for cardiovascular disease in pregnancy and postpartum women, patient education, and institution of a multidisciplinary cardiac team. Additionally, we emphasize essential elements to maximize care for the pregnant cardiac patient based on our experience at our institution in Bronx, NY.
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2018.09.035