Heart Disease and Pregnancy (2nd Edition)

Heart Disease and Pregnancy, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative resource authored and edited by Dr. Philip J. Steer and Dr. Michael A. Gatzoulis, both renowned experts in the field. This updated edition addresses one of the leading causes of maternal mortality—heart disease during pregnancy. The book provides consensus guidelines and practical advice in a compact, convenient format, making it invaluable for a wide audience, including obstetricians, cardiologists, anesthetists, midwives, and cardiac nurses.

Written by a multidisciplinary team, the text integrates both maternity and cardiac care, covering topics from pre-conception counseling and contraception to antenatal and intrapartum care, and long-term outcomes for both mother and baby. It comprehensively discusses all causes of heart disease, both congenital and acquired.

Thoroughly updated, this new edition reorganizes consensus statements on management priorities and introduces a new section on heart and lung transplantation. Each chapter begins with a summary of “Practical Practice Points” to facilitate quick reference when managing patients with specific cardiac conditions during pregnancy.

Key Features:

• Authored by Leading Experts: Dr. Philip J. Steer and Dr. Michael A. Gatzoulis, along with a multidisciplinary team, provide authoritative guidance on heart disease in pregnancy.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Integrates maternity and cardiac care for a holistic perspective.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses all causes of heart disease in pregnancy, including congenital and acquired conditions.
• Updated Content: Includes a new section on heart and lung transplantation and reorganized consensus statements for better management strategies.
• Practical Practice Points: Chapters start with concise summaries to aid in quick decision-making.
• Accessible Format: Compact and convenient, ideal for reference in clinical settings.

Ideal For:

• Obstetricians and gynecologists
• Cardiologists
• Anesthetists
• Midwives
• Cardiac nurses
• Maternal-fetal medicine specialists
• Medical students and residents in obstetrics, cardiology, and related fields
• Healthcare professionals involved in the care of pregnant women with heart disease

Authors:

Philip J. Steer (Author, Editor),

Michael A. Gatzoulis (Editor)

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