Valvular Heart Disease in Pregnancy

Hilary Shapiro; Laith Alshawabkeh

doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1323

Valvular Heart Disease in Pregnancy

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

Volume 20 (2024): Issue 2

By: Hilary Shapiro and Laith Alshawabkeh

Open Access

|Mar 2024

Abstract

Valvular heart disease is a common cause of peripartum cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The hemodynamic changes of pregnancy and their impact on pre-existing valvular lesions are described in this paper. Tools for the calculation of maternal and fetal risk during pregnancy are also discussed. The pathophysiology and management of valvular lesions, both obstructive and regurgitant, are then described, followed by a discussion of mechanical and bioprosthetic valve complications during pregnancy.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1323 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108

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Language: English

Page range: 13 - 23

Submitted on: Nov 29, 2023

Accepted on: Jan 20, 2024

Published on: Mar 14, 2024

Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

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Keywords:

pregnancy,

valvular heart disease

© 2024 Hilary Shapiro, Laith Alshawabkeh, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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