In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, Dr. Malavika Prabhu brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Diseases Affecting Pregnancy and Beyond. In 2020, cardiovascular conditions and cardiomyopathy contributed to approximately 22% of maternal deaths. CVD now represents the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., accounting for nearly twice the rate of pregnancy-related deaths seen in comparable high-income countries. In this issue, top experts provide current information in this important area, providing clinical insights to obstetricians and gynecologists to help improve patient outcomes.
- Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including preconception evaluation for CVD: who, what, and why; evaluation of syncope and POTS in pregnancy; hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum; anesthetic considerations for delivery of patients with CVD; postpartum follow up for CVD provoked by pregnancy; and more.
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cardiovascular diseases affecting pregnancy and beyond, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
