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Why Cardio-Obstetrics is so Important

An American Heart Association statement confirms the importance of cardiovascular care for pregnant women and recognizes cardio-obstetrics as an important field.

Why Cardio-Obstetrics is so Important

Cardio-obstetrics takes a team approach to cardiovascular disease management during pregnancy, the same approach we’re using at University Hospital of Lille as part of our Cœur–Artères–Femmes (Heart–Arteries–Women) pathway. It integrates cardiologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, general practitioners, pharmacists and allied health professionals into a multidisciplinary clinic + hospital partnership. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States. An increase in maternal age and preexisting comorbidities have contributed to higher rates of maternal mortality. It’s essential for the cardio-obstetrics team to get involved early on to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality during and after pregnancy. One of our goals at Women’s Cardiovascular Healthcare Foundation is to support development of these cardio-obstetrics pathways.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000772

 
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