Pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy-the Anesthesiologist's perspective

International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease

J. Chen¹  M.L. Meng²  A. McNeil³ 

[1] Corresponding author. Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, DUMC 3094, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.;Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, USA;Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA;

关键词: Pulmonary hypertension;    Pregnancy;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Modern treatment of pulmonary hypertension has reduced morbidity and mortality associated with this condition and has also improved the quality of life of women with pulmonary hypertension [1]. Pregnancy in women with pulmonary hypertension continues to present unique challenges. Pulmonary hypertension is classified as a modified World Health Organization class IV lesion and women with pulmonary hypertension are advised against pregnancy. Should pregnancy occur in a woman with pulmonary hypertension, and multi-disciplinary approach by the Pregnancy Heart Team is required for peripartum and postpartum care.

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