https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 Standardizing clinical care measures of rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy: a qualitative synthesis https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48501 Mon 20 Mar 2023 14:12:46 AEDT ]]> The Spectrum, Severity and Outcomes of Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease in Pregnant Women in Australia and New Zealand https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48946 1 (AOR 3.94) was an independent predictor of adverse perinatal events. In women with isolated MR, use of cardiac medications (AOR 7.03) and use of anticoagulants (AOR 6.05) were independently associated with adverse cardiac outcomes. Conclusions: Careful monitoring and specialist care for women with RHD in pregnancy is required, particularly for women with severe MS, those on cardiac medication, and those on anticoagulation, as these are associated with increased risk of adverse maternal cardiac outcomes. In the context of pregnancy, contraception and preconception planning are important for young women diagnosed with RHD.]]> Mon 17 Apr 2023 16:42:45 AEST ]]>