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Pregnancy and Heart Disease

Internet URL

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4688  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

American Heart Association

Description

A woman who has a history of heart disease, heart murmur, rheumatic fever or high blood pressure should talk with her healthcare provider before she decides to become pregnant. These health problems and their impact on pregnancy are discussed in depth on this page.

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Review Date

1/16/2008

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