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    Cardiac Diseases in Pregnancy

    At Mayo Clinic Healthcare, our obstetric cardiology service focuses on diagnosing and managing cardiac diseases in pregnancy through our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists. Pregnancy puts extra stress on the heart and blood vessels. Even women who have never had heart problems may develop symptoms during pregnancy. Maternal cardiology and obstetric cardiology specialists help manage heart disease and pregnancy to keep both mother and baby safe.

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    • Obstetric cardiology focuses on heart conditions that occur before, during, and after your pregnancy. You may benefit from specialist care for cardiac diseases in pregnancy if you:

      • Have a known heart condition and are planning pregnancy
      • Develop symptoms of a heart condition during pregnancy
      • Have high blood pressure, including preeclampsia
      • Have a family history of heart disease

      If you have a known or suspected heart condition, coordinated care can help support a safer pregnancy at every stage, from conception through to delivery.

    • Symptoms of cardiac diseases in pregnancy may feel like normal pregnancy changes. However, if your symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek medical care.

      These issues include:

      • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
      • Pounding, fast, or unusual heartbeat
      • Chest or belly pain
      • A bloody cough, or coughing through the night
      • Swelling in the lower body, such as in the legs or the feet
      • Extreme tiredness
      • A faint, woozy, weak, or unsteady feeling
      • A headache that keeps getting worse

    • At Mayo Clinic Healthcare, we diagnose and treat conditions such as:

      During pregnancy, your body naturally works harder to circulate a higher volume of blood. These changes can sometimes reveal or worsen pre-existing heart conditions you had before becoming pregnant.

    • Our experts schedule diagnostic tests quickly and guide you through each step. Your pregnancy heart team explains which tests you need and why.

      Your individualised and comprehensive evaluation may include one or more of these tests:

      Diagnosing cardiac diseases in pregnancy requires careful assessment and specialised testing to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.  

    • Treatment depends on the underlying condition and the stage of pregnancy.

      Your plan may include:

      • Medication to control blood pressure or heart rhythm
      • Careful monitoring throughout pregnancy
      • Lifestyle and risk-reduction strategies
      • Advanced cardiac imaging or monitoring
      • Planning for a specialised delivery approach
      • Postpartum heart health monitoring

      In some cases, minimally invasive procedures or cardiac interventions may be recommended if medically necessary. With expert care, many women with pregnancy-related heart conditions have safe pregnancies and healthy outcomes.

    Innovative research = The most advanced care

    Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London collaborates closely with the Cardiovascular Obstetrics Clinic in the US to ensure you receive the most advanced care possible. The US clinic studies new ways to care for pregnant women with heart and blood vessel disease.

    Experts review past cases, evaluate current outcomes, and use artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools to improve monitoring for both mother and baby. For example, Mayo Clinic physician-scientists are exploring how AI can help with early screening for heart disease.

    Private health insurance

    Mayo Clinic Healthcare works with many major private health insurance providers, including AXA PPP, Aviva, BUPA, Health Group Partners, Vitality Health, and WPA. Self-pay options are also available for patients seeking specialist assessment.

    Book your obstetric cardiology appointment

    If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant and have concerns about your heart, contact us today. Our experienced obstetric cardiology specialists near you can help by providing expert obstetric cardiology care and management of cardiac diseases in pregnancy.

    Request an appointment online or call us at +44 (0) 207 871 2575.

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