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- Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of maternal deaths globally and has become more common over recent years.
- Pregnancy causes major changes in the cardiovascular system that can worsen undetected heart conditions, impacting both mothers and babies.
- There are new treatments for managing heart issues outside of pregnancy, but there’s little information on their use during pregnancy; this review explores common heart diseases during pregnancy and possible management approaches, especially catheter-based therapies.
Article Abstract
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and has been increasing in prevalence over the last several decades. Pregnancy is associated with significant hemodynamic changes that can overwhelm the maternal cardiovascular reserve, and may exacerbate previously asymptomatic cardiovascular disease. Complications associated with these may cause substantial harm to both the mother and the fetus, and the management of these conditions is often challenging. Numerous novel treatments and interventions have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of managing these conditions outside of pregnancy. However, there are little data regarding their use in the pregnant population. In this review, we describe the common cardiovascular diseases encountered during pregnancy and discuss their management strategies, with a particular focus on the role of percutaneous, catheter-based therapeutic interventions.
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