June 23, 2022Journal of Cardiovascular Development and DiseaseOpen Access

Acute Coronary Syndrome in Pregnancy and the Post-Partum Period

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Why the study?

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States, with acute coronary syndrome being more common in pregnant women than non-pregnant controls and contributing to maternal mortality.

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AOAnna C. O’KellyHarvard University JLJonathan Ludmir MWMalissa J. WoodPreventive Cardiology

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Review outlines ACS evaluation in pregnancy; leaves open need for prospective trials to guide therapy.

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Population

Pregnant and post-partum women experiencing or at risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

Intervention

Evaluation and management of ACS, including invasive vs non-invasive ischemic evaluations, management of post-MI complications (shock, VA-ECMO), and delivery navigation

This review provides comprehensive guidance on the evaluation, management, and delivery considerations for pregnant and post-partum women presenting with acute coronary syndrome.

Cite This Study

O’Kelly et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a757e41ee741267b8e71fbf https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd9070198

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Acute Coronary Syndrome in Pregnancy and the Post-Partum Period

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Acute Coronary Syndrome in Pregnancy and the Post-Partum Period

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