Atrioventricular septal defect pregnancy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Pregnancy

ACC / AHA 2008 Guidelines- Recommendations for Pregnancy in Atrioventricular Septal Defect (DO NOT EDIT)

Class I

"1. All women with a history of AVSD should be evaluated before conception to ensure that there are no significant residual hemodynamic lesions that might complicate the management of pregnancy. (Level of Evidence: C)

"2. The issue of pregnancy risk and preventive measures should be discussed with women with Down syndrome and their caregivers. (Level of Evidence: C) "