Abstract
The pregnant patient with normal cardiac function can accommodate many significant alterations in the cardiovascular system without difficulty. Pregnancy in a patient with significant cardiac disease, however, can be extremely hazardous, resulting in decompensation and even death. these conditions account for up to 30% of maternal mortality. This article reviews the interaction between cardiac disease and pregnancy.
MeSH terms
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Cardiomyopathies / complications
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Cardiomyopathies / mortality
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Female
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Heart Defects, Congenital / complications*
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Heart Diseases / complications*
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Heart Diseases / mortality
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Heart Valve Diseases / complications
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Heart Valve Diseases / mortality
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / mortality
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Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology*
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Prenatal Care
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Rheumatic Heart Disease / complications
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Rheumatic Heart Disease / mortality
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Risk Factors