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Open full size image Key Abbreviations Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time aPTT Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS Aortic Diameter AD Body Surface Area BSA β Natriuretic Peptide BNP Cardiac Index CI Cardiac Output CO Central Venous Pressure CVP Electrocardiogram ECG Heart…
Key Points Hemodynamic changes in pregnancy may adversely affect maternal cardiac performance. Intercurrent events (e.g., infection) in pregnancy are usually the cause of decompensation. Women with heart disease in pregnancy frequently have unique psychosocial needs. Labor, delivery, and postpartum are…