Key result
Cardiovascular imaging in pregnancy requires careful consideration of maternal and fetal risks, with echocardiography being the safest modality and radiation-based methods used only when necessary.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular imaging is fundamental in managing pregnant women with known or suspected cardiovascular disease, but available modalities carry different risks to the mother and fetus.
Population
Pregnant women with known or suspected cardiovascular disease
Design
Review
Authors
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May guide imaging choices in pregnant patients with congenital heart disease; leaves open prospective validation of modality-specific fetal outcomes.
Echocardiography is the preferred and safest cardiovascular imaging modality in pregnancy, while modalities involving radiation or gadolinium require careful risk-benefit consideration.
Prokšelj et al. (2021) conducted a review in Known or suspected cardiovascular disease in pregnancy. Cardiovascular imaging modalities was evaluated. Cardiovascular imaging in pregnancy requires careful consideration of maternal and fetal risks, with echocardiography being the safest modality and radiation-based methods used only when necessary.
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