Characteristics and outcomes of socioeconomically disadvantaged pregnant individuals with adult congenital heart disease presenting to a Cardio-Obstetrics Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outcomes of individuals with adult congenital heart disease who are socioeconomically disadvantaged and cared for in cardio-obstetrical programs, are lacking.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics, maternal pregnancy outcomes, and contraceptive uptake in individuals with adult congenital heart disease in an urban cardio-obstetrical program.

Study design

Retrospective data were collected for individuals with adult congenital heart disease seen in the Maternal Fetal Medicine-Cardiology Joint Program at Montefiore Health System between 2015 and 2021 and compared using modified World Health Organization class I, II vs the modified World Health Organization class ≥II/III.

Results

Over 90% of individuals with adult congenital

SUBMITTER: Yellin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11157696 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature