Heart disease can have children?

Dr. Robin Brown
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2025-05-02 00:23:33 Views: 92 times

Pregnancy depends on the type, severity, heart function, other health problems, and treatment of heart disease. Careful cardiac evaluation and other health checks are required before pregnancy, and consultation with cardiologists and fertility specialists is required. Pregnancy requires close prenatal monitoring, weight control, management of pregnancy complications, and selection of appropriate delivery methods. Postpartum cardiac rehabilitation needs to be continued and appropriate contraceptive methods chosen. Women with heart disease should consult with a cardiologist before planning a pregnancy to determine whether their cardiac health is suitable for pregnancy and to develop a pregnancy management plan accordingly. 1. Whether a patient with heart disease can become pregnant depends mainly on the following factors: 1. The type and severity of heart disease Mild heart disease, such as atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect or pulmonary stenosis, usually does not significantly increase the risk of pregnancy. More serious heart disease, such as cardiomyopathy, heart failure or heart valve disease, may increase the risk of complications during pregnancy. 2. Heart function Good heart function, LVEF ≥ 50%, usually tolerates pregnancy and childbirth. Impaired heart function, LVEF



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