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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Controversies in pregnancy and congenital heart disease
Congenital Heart Disease, Volume 1, No. 1-2, Year 2006
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Description
As increasing numbers of children with congenital heart disorders reach adulthood, the family physician, cardiologist, and obstetrician will increasingly be called upon to give advice regarding the safety of pregnancy. This need has been further highlighted by the recognition that maternal mortality associated with cardiac disease is rising. Unfortunately, this field of practice remains relatively "evidence-sparse" with many management decisions being guided by anecdote and "best guess" common sense. Not surprisingly, this results in many fundamental controversies over the optimal care these patients should receive. This article highlights, through the use of case histories, some of these contentious areas, reflecting the different manifestations of congenital maternal cardiac disease and highlighting the limitations of our knowledge. © 2006 the Author; Journal compilation; © 2006 Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
Authors & Co-Authors
Swan, Lorna
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Western Infirmary
United Kingdom, London
Royal Brompton Hospital
Lupton, Martin
United Kingdom, London
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Anthony, John A.
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Yentis, Steve M.
United Kingdom, London
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Steer, Philip J.
United Kingdom, London
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Gatzoulis, Michael Α.
United Kingdom, London
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
United Kingdom, London
Royal Brompton Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 31
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1747-0803.2006.00005.x
ISSN:
1747079X
e-ISSN:
17470803
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Noncommunicable Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health