Heart disease in pregnancy - Celia Oakley

Management of heart disease in pregnant women is regarded as a minefield by most cardiologists. Doctors have had to rely on the space and fragmented literature in this contentious area. Now one of the most well known authorities in this field, with considerable experience in running an ante natal cardiac unit, has brought together a Group of internationally renowned specialists to provide comprehensive and practical advice on the management of all the major heart conditions in pregnancy. Subjects covered include:

• changes in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy


• cardiovascular drugs


• genetic counseling


• management of labour and delivery in high risk patients


• contraception for the cardiac patient

Heart Disease in Pregnancy will become the much needed standard reference on this subject, and will also prove a valuable practical guide to all practicing cardiologists, obstetricians, hypertension specialists, general physicians and trainees.