Practical management of the parturient with congenital heart disease

Practical management of the parturient with congenital heart disease

Cardiac disease is becoming more common in women presenting for maternity care and is a major cause of maternal mortality in the UK. We present a review of the management of parturients with congenital heart disease, focusing on practical aspects and the problems that may be expected.

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2006-04, Vol.15 (2), p.137-144
Hauptverfasser: Dob, D.P., Yentis, S.M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Female
Heart Defects, Congenital - complications
Heart Defects, Congenital - therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - therapy
Prenatal Care
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Zusammenfassung:Cardiac disease is becoming more common in women presenting for maternity care and is a major cause of maternal mortality in the UK. We present a review of the management of parturients with congenital heart disease, focusing on practical aspects and the problems that may be expected.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2005.07.005