June 23, 2015Circulation352 citations
View Full PaperPregnancy in Women With a Mechanical Heart Valve
Structured PICO
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Population
Women with a mechanical heart valve (MHV)
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Outcome
Uncomplicated pregnancy with a live birthhard clinical
Pregnancy in women with mechanical heart valves carries high risks, with only a 58% chance of an uncomplicated live birth, highlighting the critical need for prepregnancy counseling and centralized care.
Abstract
Women with an MHV have only a 58% chance of experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy with a live birth. The markedly increased mortality and morbidity warrant extensive prepregnancy counseling and centralization of care.