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Query: UMLS:C0034063 (
pulmonary edema
)
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document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
The hemodynamics of pregnancy make this a time of great risk for the cardiac patient.
RHD
is still the most commonly seen lesion in women of childbearing age. When the mitral valve becomes stenotic, it severely limits flow into the left ventricle, resulting in a buildup of pressure in the left atrium and possibly the pulmonary artery. These patients are at risk for
pulmonary edema
and a decrease in cardiac output. Intrapartum care must focus on meticulous fluid management and alleviation of pain and anxiety to avoid the tachycardiac effect.
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PMID:Valvular disease in pregnancy. 188 Jul 40
