CARDIAC DISEASES IN PREGNANCY: FETO-MATERNAL OUTCOMES

Abstract

Background: Cardiac diseases in pregnancy has a signicant impact on fetal and maternal health, which complicates 1- 4% of all pregnancies and accounts for upto 15% of maternal deaths. The objective of our present study was to analyse maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnancy with cardiac diseases. Retrospec Methods: tive study done for a period of 3 years. All pregnant women with cardiac diseases were included. The data regarding maternal and neonatal outcomes were collected and analysed. 24 cases Results: with cardiac diseases in pregnancy were noted. Rheumatic heart disease was the common cardiac disease and mitral stenosis was the commonest lesion noted. Mean age of patients was 24.1 years. 58.34% were primigravida. 79.16% had term delivery. 50% had vaginal delivery. 9 babies required NICU care. One perinatal mortality noted. No maternal mortality was noted. Cardiac diseases in pregnancy constitute high Conclusion: risk pregnancy with signicant maternal and neonatal complications. Early diagnosis, multidisciplinary approach involving cardiologist, obstetrician and neonatologist improves fetomaternal outcome.