Considerations for Women with Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures.

The catheterization of women with congenital heart disease has unique considerations that must be taken into account. Hemodynamic changes secondary to pregnancy, anticoagulation strategies of women in child bearing years, and protection of a fetus during pregnancy require interventions and evidence of current therapies in the treatment of women continues to have more questions than answers in our current era. This review highlights some challenges in the catheterization of women with congenital heart disease.
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