Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
LABOUR ANALGESIA AND PREGNANCY OUTCOME IN CARDIAC DISEASE COMPLICATING PREGNANCY.
Deeksha Pandey MS, Mounika Kuppili, Pranadeep Reddy Inukollu, MS, Kavya Arjav
JCDR. 2024: 103-112
Abstract
Background: Pregnancy makes a significant demand on the cardiovascular system. Cardiac disease is the most common cause of mortality in pregnancy. Cardiac disease has the potential to remain undiagnosed; it may present with cardiovascular decompensation during pregnancy, at the time of delivery, or immediately post-partum. The main aim is early risk assessment, optimization, regular monitoring for deterioration, planning of delivery, and surveillance for deterioration in the immediate post-partum period. One of the most severe pain experienced by a woman is during child birth. Hence, relief of labour and childbirth pain, including cesarean delivery is essential
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