Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) still affects more patients globally than degenerative valve
disease. The vast majority of these patients live in low-to middle-income countries. Once …

The majority of patients requiring heart valve replacement in low-to middle-income countries
(LMICs) need it for rheumatic heart disease (RHD). While the young age of such patients …

In patients with mechanical heart valve protheses, warfarin is usually recommended
because of its exceptional anticoagulation effects. However, warfarin can cross the placenta …

Background Women with a prosthetic heart valve are perceived to be at higher risk for
adverse outcomes, but their absolute and relative risk of experiencing maternal morbidity …

Anticoagulant therapy is essential in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves to
prevent valve thrombosis. The risk of bleeding complications in these patients has not …

Background Women with prosthetic heart valves are at higher risk for adverse outcomes
during pregnancy. The rates of achieved pregnancy, regardless of the pregnancy outcome …

Pregnancy in patients with prosthetic heart valve: ongoing challenges - Macit Kalcik, Ahmet
Guner, Semih Kalkan, Mustafa Ozan Gursoy, Mehmet Ozkan, 2019 Skip to main content …

Background: Patients with mechanical heart valves have an elevated risk of maternal
morbidity and mortality after delivery. This work aimed to compare the occurrence of …

Introdução: A Endocardite infecciosa relacionada à gestação e puerpério, apesar de
incomum, é muito grave. Seu reconhecimento clínico e manejo adequado podem aumentar …