Shunt-Related Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy

A recent Cardiology magazine article authored by members of ACC's Reproductive Health and Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section discusses pregnancies complicated by pulmonary hypertension (PH). Although advances in preconception risk stratification, time to diagnosis and available therapies have improved outcomes, morbidity and mortality burden remains high. Read the full article to learn about the pathophysiology of PH, the diagnostic evaluation, a case study of a pregnant woman with PH and more.