Position statement advises on optimizing care for heart devices during pregnancy, highlighting potential complications.
( BJOG . 2024;131:1739–1746. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.17918) The prevalence of implantable cardiac electronic devices is increasing among women of reproductive age due to a variety of factors. Pregnancy does not often directly impact the devices; however, it does have a significant impact on the function and efficiency of the heart and may aggravate an underlying cardiac condition. This article is a position statement providing advice on how to optimize care for women with permanent pacemakers (PPMs) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) as well as what to do in emergencies.
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