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Society for Maternal‐Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Checklists for triage and work‐up of persons with symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy and postpartum

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Maternal cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States. Symptoms associated with cardiovascular disease include shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest pain, edema, and fatigue. Unfortunately, these symptoms are nonspecific and are common in pregnancy and postpartum. When a pregnant or postpartum person reports any of these symptoms, the provider needs a systematic approach to evaluate whether further work-up and consultation are needed or whether the patient can be reassured that the symptoms are likely "normal for pregnancy." The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine presents a checklist for triage of patients who report these symptoms and a checklist outlining the initial work-up of those who need further evaluation.

Source: Pregnancy

DOI: 10.1002/pmf2.70120

Authors: Society for Maternal‐Fetal Medicine (SMFM), C. Andrew Combs, Fouad Atallah, Adina Kern‐Goldberger, Niraj R. Chavan

Institution: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,225