Pregnancy in Women with Complex Congenital Heart Disease. A Constant Challenge.

Walkiria Samuel ÁvilaVeronica Martins RibeiroEduardo Giusti RossiMaria Angelica BinottoMaria Rita BortolottoCarolina TestaRossana FranciscoLudhmilla Abraão HajjarNana Miura

Published in: Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia (2020)

Pregnancy in women with CCC was associated to high maternal and offspring risks. Hypoxemia was a predictive variable of poor maternal and fetal outcomes. Women with CCC should be advised against pregnancy, even when treated in specialized care centers.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
congenital heart disease
preterm birth
palliative care
pregnant women
healthcare
birth weight
high fat diet
quality improvement
risk assessment
adipose tissue
pain management
human health