Pregnancy-Associated Myocardial Infarction
Marysia S. Tweet, Jennifer Lewey, Nathaniel R. Smilowitz, Carl H. Rose, Patricia J.M. Best
Abstract
Pregnancy-associated myocardial infarction is a primary contributor to maternal cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Specific attention to the cause of myocardial infarction, diagnostic evaluation, treatment strategies, and postevent care is necessary when treating women with pregnancy-associated myocardial infarction. This review summarizes the current knowledge, consensus statements, and essential nuances.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMyocardial infarctionPregnancyIntensive care medicineInfarctionCardiologyInternal medicineGeneticsBiologyCardiovascular Issues in PregnancyAcute Myocardial Infarction ResearchCardiac Imaging and Diagnostics