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Gestational Heart Related Problems

Also called: Heart Related Gestational Problems

- Summary
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy
- Gestational hypertension
- Gestational diabetes
- Other potential problems
- Warning signs
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Fred Weiss, M.D., FAAP, FACC
Abdou Elhendy, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
Sean G. Levchuck, M.D., FACC, FAAP

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Summary

There are a number of heart-related problems that can arise during the pregnancies of otherwise healthy women. If not properly detected and treated, the following gestational conditions could cause a pregnancy complication:

Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (hypertension)
Pregnancy-induced diabetes (gestational diabetes)
Strong, fast, “galloping” heart beat (palpitations)
Varicose veins
Amniotic fluid embolism

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Review Date: 11-16-2006

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