Cardiac disease in pregnancy by Dr. Andrew Kumwenda BSc.(HB), MBChB (UNZA), Pg. Dip., MPhil.(Stellenbosch), MPH (UWC), MMed. (Obs- Gyn.) (UNZA), PhD candidate (Witwatersrand) - School of Medicine, UNZA

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This comprehensive lecture on cardiac disease in pregnancy is authored by Dr. Andrew Kumwenda, a highly qualified specialist with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Zambia, a Postgraduate Diploma, a Master of Philosophy from Stellenbosch, a Master of Public Health from the University of the Western Cape, a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from UNZA, and is a PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand. Delivered to MBChB VII students at the School of Medicine, UNZA, on Friday 23rd September 2021, this tertiary-level material covers the physiological cardiovascular changes in pregnancy and their impact on pre-existing heart conditions. It details the classification, clinical evaluation, and predictors of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, with a focus on the management principles from preconception counselling through antenatal care, intrapartum strategies, and the puerperium. The notes include specific guidance on anticoagulation, timing of hospital admission, and indications for therapeutic termination or surgical intervention, making it an indispensable resource for medical students and practitioners preparing for exams and clinical practice in obstetric medicine. This authoritative document provides essential revision material for understanding a significant cause of maternal morbidity. Review these detailed university notes to enhance your clinical knowledge.