Navigating pregnancy with cardiovascular disease: pathophysiology, risk stratification, and maternal–fetal outcomes

Authors

OSMAN TÜRKMENFollow
SERRA AKAR İNANFollow

Abstract

Pregnancy induces significant cardiovascular changes, including increases in heart rate, blood volume, and cardiac output, which may exacerbate existing heart conditions or unmask previously undiagnosed heart diseases.. This review outlines the types of cardiovascular diseases that affect pregnant women, organized by the modified World Health Organization risk classification. It covers key areas, including how pregnancy impacts the heart, common maternal and fetal complications, and effective management strategies. The review emphasizes the importance of preconception counseling, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring to ensure the best maternal and fetal outcomes. It also highlights practical guidelines for healthcare providers and discusses the latest research findings to improve clinical care for pregnant women with heart disease.

Author ORCID Identifier

OSMAN TÜRKMEN: 0000-0002-1470-7731

SERRA AKAR İNAN: 0000-0002-0466-140X

DOI

10.55730/1300-0144.5940

Keywords

cardiomyopathy, Cardiovascular disease, congenital heart disease, hypertension, pregnancy

First Page

24

Last Page

42

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Recommended Citation

TÜRKMEN, OSMAN and AKAR İNAN, SERRA (2025) "Navigating pregnancy with cardiovascular disease: pathophysiology, risk stratification, and maternal–fetal outcomes," Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences: Vol. 55: No. 1, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0144.5940
Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/medical/vol55/iss1/4