Podcast: Heart Disease and Pregnancy
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This episode from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health features Inna V. Landres, M.D., who discusses diseases that can impact the heart during pregnancy. She reviews common cardiac illnesses and conditions and other conditions, including abnormalities, during pregnancy that may affect the heart. She also highlights pre-existing conditions that can have an impact on cardiac health as well. She discusses the importance of identifying risk factors and speaking with your doctor about any concerning issues.
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