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Management of Pregnancy in Women With Repaired CHD or After the Fontan Procedure

  • Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (G Singh, Section Editor)
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Pregnancy carries varying risks in women with congenital heart defects even after repair. Preconception evaluation is essential for genetic consultation, identifying/optimizing medical and surgical issues before pregnancy in order to improve outcomes. Echocardiography is the preferred imaging modality for guiding management. A multidisciplinary approach with collaboration between obstetrics, perinatology, anesthesiology, cardiology/adult congenital heart disease and cardiac surgery, at a specialized center is required for comprehensive management. This concise review driven by the recommendations from published guidelines, outcome data and our own clinical experience, provides a synopsis of the complexities involved in the care of this special population.

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Chugh, R. Management of Pregnancy in Women With Repaired CHD or After the Fontan Procedure. Curr Treat Options Cardio Med 15, 646–662 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11936-013-0263-4

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