Key result
Rheumatic heart disease complicates 1-3% of pregnancies and is responsible for 10 to 15% of maternal mortality, remaining the leading worldwide cause of maternal cardiac complications.
Why the study?
Pre-existing or pregnancy-associated CVD is increasing and is the leading cause of non-obstetric maternal mortality, with rheumatic heart disease remaining the leading global cause of maternal cardiac complications.
Case Report
Rheumatic heart disease remains a leading cause of maternal cardiac complications during pregnancy, requiring multidisciplinary management.
Supports awareness of rheumatic heart disease burden in pregnancy; leaves open optimal preventive strategies.
The number of women who have a pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or develop cardiac problems during pregnancy is increasing, and it is the leading cause of non-obstetric mortality during pregnancy. Heart disease complicates approximately 1–3% of pregnancies and is responsible for 10 to 15% of maternal mortality. The rheumatic heart disease remains the number one worldwide cause of maternal cardiac complications in pregnant. It is important that obstetric, anesthesiologists, cardiologist, remain aware of the disease, its complications and management of valvular lesions throughout the birthing process.
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Oktaliani et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Pregnancy with Rheumatic Heart Disease. Rheumatic heart disease complicates 1-3% of pregnancies and is responsible for 10 to 15% of maternal mortality, remaining the leading worldwide cause of maternal cardiac complications.
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