Beyond Pregnancy: Women With Rheumatic Heart Disease

Background: For pregnant women with rheumatic heart disease (RHD), the increased risk of adverse health outcomes for themselves and their babies demands a collaborative approach that addresses cultural needs. A high burden of this preventable disease persists among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, M āori and Pacifica women and other vulnerable populations. Research and advocacy initiatives increasingly call for culturally-appropriate models to achieve early assessment and holistic care. The 3rd edition of the Australian RHD Guidelines address these.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: P31 Source Type: research