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The role of the pregnancy heart team in clinical practice

Authors :
Fabiana Lucà
Furio Colivicchi
Iris Parrini
Maria Giovanna Russo
Stefania Angela Di Fusco
Roberto Ceravolo
Carmine Riccio
Silvia Favilli
Roberta Rossini
Sandro Gelsomino
Fabrizio Oliva
Michele Massimo Gulizia
Source :
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Vol 10 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2023.

Abstract

Significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality risk has been shown to be associated with cardiovascular disease in pregnancy. Several determinants, such as the increasing number of females with corrected congenital heart disease in reproductive age, a more advanced maternal age associated with cardiovascular risk factors, and a greater prevalence of preexisting comorbidities related to cardiac disorders such as cancer and COVID-19), lead to a higher incidence of cardiac complications in pregnancy in the last few decades. However, adopting a multidisciplinary strategy may influence maternal and neonatal outcomes. This review aims at assessing the role of the Pregnancy Heart Team, which should ensure careful pre-pregnancy counseling, pregnancy monitoring, and delivery planning for both congenital and other cardiac or metabolic disorders, addressing several emerging aspects in the multidisciplinary team-based approach.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2297055X
Volume :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.64e18a32b4a4897a5d7bbf73b8be231
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1135294