CLINICAL PROFILE AND OBSTETRIC OUTCOME IN PREGNANCY WITH CARDIAC DISEASE
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 6
Abstract
Cardiac disease is major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in pregnant women. In developed country, CHD is more prevalent, whereas in developing nation RHD is major cause of maternal heart disease. METHODS: A prospective study conducted at ESIC MC PGIMSR, Rajajinagar, Bangalore involving patients with cardiac disease in pregnancy. RESULTS: Past H/O heart disease was present in 96.15%. RHD was present in 48.07% and CHD in 46.15%. Mitral regurgitation (28.68%) was the commonest valvular disease. Spontaneous vaginal delivery was seen in 50% and cesarean section in 50%. CONCLUSION: Pregnancy with the heart disease is associated with significant cardiac and neonatal complications, despite the improved obstetric and cardiac care.
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Sreelatha S. , Bharathi A. , Priyanka Jogi
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