Abstract

CARDIAC DISEASE IN PREGNANCY

Ban Azeez Jasim* and Atyaf Hasan Mohammed

Abstract

Cardiac surgery remains rarely necessary in pregnancy, particularly in the developed world and due to the high risks should be used only when other alternatives are not valid. However, should cardiac surgery in pregnancy become necessary, then it is imperative that a team of clinicians with the appropriate expertise plans and carries out the surgery and that there is access to high-level neonatal care.

Keywords: Cardiac disease, pregnancy.