A 26-year-old member asked:
what should pregnant women know about valvular heart disease?
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Dr. Sheila Goodman answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
May be dangerous: If you have any significant heart disease, you should try to see a doctor for counseling before you try to get pregnant. Many heart conditions will be fine during pregnancy and just require special monitoring. There are some which have a high chance of severe complications and death with pregnancy, including pulmonary hypertension and aortic valve disease.
Answered on Sep 5, 2013
Dr. Eric Toloza answered
30 years experience Thoracic Surgery
Can get worse: Valvular diseae in women can be worsened by pregnancy ...
Answered on Aug 25, 2013
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Dr. Mehdi Qamar answered
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Pregnancy and heart: It depends on the kind of valve issues. Under most circumstances it is safe. However, certain valvular heart diseases and congenital heart diseases ma ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Laura Anissian answered
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Pregnancy: This is a very complex question/ situation. I suggest you discuss this with your obstetrician a.s.a.p.
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Dr. Anita Prakash answered
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Need more info : Definitely depends on your exact diagnosis of congenital heart disease, treatment or corrective surgery performed so far, and many other variables. Yo ... Read More
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