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Explore the rapidly evolving specialty of cardio-obstetrics through this comprehensive grand rounds presentation that examines the intersection of cardiovascular medicine and maternal health. Learn about the unique cardiovascular challenges that arise during pregnancy, including physiological changes to the cardiovascular system, management of pre-existing cardiac conditions in pregnant patients, and pregnancy-induced cardiovascular complications such as peripartum cardiomyopathy and preeclampsia. Discover evidence-based approaches to risk stratification, multidisciplinary care coordination between cardiology and obstetrics teams, and optimal timing for interventions during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Gain insights into emerging research, clinical guidelines, and best practices for managing complex cases where maternal cardiac health intersects with pregnancy outcomes. Understand the importance of preconception counseling, monitoring protocols throughout pregnancy, and long-term cardiovascular risk assessment for women with pregnancy-related cardiac complications. This educational session provides cardiologists with essential knowledge to effectively collaborate in the care of pregnant patients with cardiovascular disease and recognize when specialized cardio-obstetric expertise is needed.
