Center for Women's Cardiovascular Health
Preconception Evaluation
Women with known cardiac disease should undergo a complete preconception evaluation, which includes defining the initial cardiac problem, assessing baseline cardiac function prior to a pregnancy, and exploring all prior cardiac treatments, including surgery. Prior cardiac treatments, such as the surgical placement of an artificial valve, may complicate future pregnancies.
If you are a women with known cardiac disease that is contemplating pregnancy, it is important to remember that if you are active and able to exercise, you may have less significant cardiac disease and therefore, have less anticipated problems with pregnancy.
Women with known cardiac disease should undergo a complete preconception evaluation, which includes defining the initial cardiac problem, assessing baseline cardiac function prior to a pregnancy, and exploring all prior cardiac treatments, including surgery. Prior cardiac treatments, such as the surgical placement of an artificial valve, may complicate future pregnancies.
If you are a women with known cardiac disease that is contemplating pregnancy, it is important to remember that if you are active and able to exercise, you may have less significant cardiac disease and therefore, have less anticipated problems with pregnancy.
Contact
Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program
(866) 662-8467 (toll free)
Program Guide
Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program
Preconception Evaluation
Congenital Heart Disease and Pregnancy
Cardiac Diseases and Pregnancy
Cardiac Signs and Symptoms During Pregnancy
Medical Management of Heart Disease and Pregnancy
Diagnostic Testing Durning Pregnancy
Labor and Delivery with Heart Disease
Review Date: 08/06
