Why the study?
What are the maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by maternal heart disease?
What are the maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by maternal heart disease?
Maternal mortality in pregnancies complicated by heart disease is concentrated in women with NYHA class 3-4 symptoms, while overall perinatal mortality remains relatively low.
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NYHA 3-4 identifies highest-risk pregnancies; leaves open prospective trials to reduce maternal mortality.
McFaul et al. (1988) studied this question.
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