Types of Heart Disease that Affect Pregnancy
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Topics Include:
Heart Disease
Heart Health
Patient Advocacy
Pregnancy
This article classifies some of the most common heart conditions seen during pregnancy, describes what those conditions mean, and gives recommendations for patients.
“About 1 in 3 pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are due to cardiovascular problems… People who are Black have a much higher risk of dying during pregnancy or soon afterward. Their risk is tripled compared with people who are Hispanic or white.”
