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English
Cambridge University Press
08 January 2026
Cardiac disease complicating pregnancy is present in a relatively small number of women; however, it accounts for a disproportionate share of maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing/emerging countries. The prevalence of cardiac

disease in pregnancy is increasing and there are multiple underlying etiologies with wide-ranging severity. Normal adaptions during pregnancy often further challenge already compromised anatomic and physiologic compensatory mechanisms of the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. In this Element, the authors describe how these changes alter nonpregnant physiology with a variety of preexisting and newly diagnosed cardiac conditions. Maternal and fetal risks are reviewed. Diagnosis and management, from before conception through the postpartum period including appropriate contraception, is discussed. The goal of this review is to increase understanding of the importance of cardiac disease in pregnancy and encourage high-quality multidisciplinary care, and thus improve maternal and fetal outcomes.
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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Weight:   172g
ISBN:   9781009643092
ISBN 10:   1009643096
Series:   Elements in High Risk Pregnancy: Management Options
Pages:   110
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction: General Comments; Cardiac Murmur; Congenital Heart Disease; Valvular Heart Disease; Marfan Syndrome; Peripartum Cardiomyopathy; Cardiac Arrhythmias; Myocardial Infarction and Cardiac Arrest; Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; Summary; References.

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