Caring for the Pregnant Woman with an Inherited Arrhythmia Syndrome

Pregnancy is a period of heightened cardiovascular risk in a woman ’s life. In the setting of an inherited arrhythmia syndrome (IAS), cardiologists and obstetricians may be unfamiliar with cardiovascular optimization and risk stratification in pregnancy. Historically, there were few data addressing the safety of pregnancy in these rare disorders. Recent advances suggest that no type of IAS represents an absolute contraindication to pregnancy. However, it is imperative that obstetric and cardiovascular clinicians understand the major forms of IAS and how they affect the risks and course of pregnancy.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research