International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2025, Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part B
A study on profile of Antenatal women with history of cardiac disease admitted to a tertiary care hospital
Author(s): Vinayraju D, Akhila and Gururaju D
Abstract: Cardiac diseases complicate 1-4% of pregnancies in women without pre-existing cardiac abnormalities. Cardiac disease in pregnant women can present a challenge to the obstetrician, cardiologist and neonatologist. The spectrum of cardiovascular disease is changing and varies between countries. At present, 0.2-4% of all pregnancies in western countries are complicated by cardiovascular disease. Present study is a prospective observational study considering inclusion and exclusion criteria, selected patients were counselled regarding the study. After obtaining valid consent, a pre-designed proforma was used. Detailed clinical history regarding the no of pregnancies, presence of cardiac illness, symptoms, treatment received was noted. Necessary obstetrical examination was done. Prevalence of cardiac disease in our study is 0.4%. The mean age of the study group of our study was 24.1years, 65% of the patients were aged between 20-24 years.
Vinayraju D, Akhila, Gururaju D. A study on profile of Antenatal women with history of cardiac disease admitted to a tertiary care hospital. Int J Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2025;9(5):73-76. DOI: 10.33545/gynae.2025.v9.i5b.1688
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