Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease is the most common congenital cardiac defect. While the
BAV can be found in isolation, it is often associated with other congenital cardiac lesions …

The incidence of pregnancy in women with cardiovascular disease is rising, primarily due to
the increased number of women with congenital heart disease reaching childbearing age …

Aims To review maternal and foetal outcomes in women with mechanical heart valves
(MHVs) treated with vitamin-K antagonists (VKAs), first-trimester heparin followed by VKAs …

Background: Identifying women at high risk is an important aspect of care for women with
heart disease. Objectives: This study sought to: 1) examine cardiac complications during …

Background—Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major cause of mortality in adults with
congenital heart disease (CHD). The aim of this study was to determine the adult CHD …

In women with heart disease, sustained arrhythmias can result in an increased risk to the
mother and fetus. The purpose of this study was to determine the recurrence rates of …

The health effects of a binge pattern of alcohol consumption have not been widely
investigated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the cardiovascular consequences of …

This investigation examined consecutive women with rheumatic MS receiving obstetric care
at the Toronto General or Mount Sinai Hospitals between 1986 and 2000. Baseline and …

With advances in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, the population of adults with
congenital heart disease (CHD) has increased. In the current era, there are more adults with …

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to examine: 1) B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
response to pregnancy in women with heart disease; and 2) the relationship between BNP …