Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy - 02/02/21
, Evelyn Horn, MD b, Jennifer Haythe, MD cRésumé |
Pregnancy in pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with a high maternal morbidity and mortality. The normal physiologic pulmonary and systemic hemodynamic alterations that occur during pregnancy are poorly tolerated during pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. This article (a) highlights the normal anatomic and physiologic changes that accompany pregnancy and the potential deleterious consequences on the cardiopulmonary circulation in pregnant PH patients and (b) provides an in-depth approach in the management of the pregnant PH patient.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pulmonary hypertension, PAH, Pregnancy, Pregnancy management, Physiologic changes of pregnancy
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Vol 42 - N° 1
P. 91-99 - mars 2021 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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