Pregnancy-Associated Myocardial Infarction in Alberta: A Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac disease is the leading cause of maternal mortality in developed countries, and myocardial infarction (MI) is an important cause of pregnancy-associated morbidity and mortality. These infrequent, but very serious, events are not optimally described in the medical literature.

Objectives

This study describes a 15-year consecutive, retrospective cohort of confirmed pregnancy-associated MIs (PAMIs) identified in Alberta, Canada (2003-2017).

Methods

Utilizing a provincial administrative database, a cohort of women with PAMI were identified using a validated algorithm. Additional cases were identified by reviewing provincial maternal mortality records. Medical record review was conducted on each case with further details obtained via linkage with a provinc

SUBMITTER: Gibson PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780083 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature