BookJohn H. Wilson, William T. Schnettler, Adam M. Lubert, Gruschen R. Veldtman, Andrea Kelley Girnius.
Summary: Heart disease is currently the leading cause of maternal mortality in developed countries and is expected to increase further due to advanced maternal age and conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Maternal Cardiac Care: A Guide to Managing Pregnant Women with Heart Disease is an up-to-date, multidisciplinary resource for physicians and advanced practice nurses caring for pregnant patients with a variety of preexisting and emerging cardiac issues. Offers comprehensive information on caring for women with heart disease, in an easy-to-follow, quick-access format. Shares knowledge from a multidisciplinary group of experts who are well versed in the team approach needed to treat this high-risk patient population. Includes extensive references for readers who want to delve more deeply into specific subjects. Ideal for obstetricians, internists, cardiologists, critical care specialists, and advanced practice nurses involved in caring for pregnant patients, as well as institutions and departments that need detailed guidance on establishing a maternal cardiac care program.
Contents:
Physiologic Adaptations to Pregnancy
The Cardiac Physical Examination in Pregnancy
Obstetric Care for Nonobstetricians
Prepregnancy Counseling
Cardiac Conditions That May Affect Pregnancy
Obstetric Events That Affect Cardiac Patients
Managing Specific Cardiac Conditions During Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Endocarditis in Pregnancy
Arrhythmias During Pregnancy
Fetal Tachycardia
An Overview: Pharmacology During Pregnancy
The Use of Cardiac Drugs During Pregnancy
Anticoagulation During Pregnancy
Cardiac Effects of Drugs Commonly Used in Obstetrics
Cardiac Effects of Anesthetic Agents That May Be Used in Labor and Delivery
Anesthesia for Cardiac Patients During Labor and Delivery
Anesthesia for Nonobstetric Procedures During Pregnancy
Cardiac Testing During Pregnancy
Cardiac Intervention During Pregnancy
Cardiac Surgery During Pregnancy
Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy
The Maternal Cardiac Care Team and the Maternal Cardiac Care Facility
Assessment of Maternal Risk and Assessment of Fetal Risk
The Patient Management Plan
Nursing Considerations
Pregnancy After Heart Transplant
COVID-19 in Pregnant Patients
Breastfeeding
Contraception
Termination of Pregnancy
Infertility Treatment
Genetic Counseling
Substance Abuse in Pregnancy
The Placenta.