TY - JOUR
T1 - Pregnancy and Cardiac Valvular Prostheses
AU - CHYUN, DEBORAH A.
PY - 1985/1
Y1 - 1985/1
N2 - Many women who have had cardiac valve replacements have reached or will soon be reaching childbearing age. Pregnancy exposes these women to potential problems resulting from the previous valvuloplasty. The three most common problems in this population–thromboembolism, infective endocarditis, and myocardial decompensation are discussed through a review of current literature. Preventive measures and treatment modalities are presented in order to assist nurses caring for these clients during their pregnancy.
AB - Many women who have had cardiac valve replacements have reached or will soon be reaching childbearing age. Pregnancy exposes these women to potential problems resulting from the previous valvuloplasty. The three most common problems in this population–thromboembolism, infective endocarditis, and myocardial decompensation are discussed through a review of current literature. Preventive measures and treatment modalities are presented in order to assist nurses caring for these clients during their pregnancy.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1985.tb02201.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1985.tb02201.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 3844459
AN - SCOPUS:0021936987
SN - 0884-2175
VL - 14
SP - 38
EP - 44
JO - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing
JF - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing
IS - 1
ER -