Outcomes of women with congenital heart disease admitted to acute-care hospitals for delivery in Japan: a retrospective cohort study using nationwide Japanese diagnosis procedure combination database

Abstract Background The number of women with congenital heart disease (CHD) who are of childbearing age is increasing due to advancements in medical management. Nonetheless, data on the outcomes of delivery in women with CHD remain limited. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective cohort study using...

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Main Authors: Manabu Nitta, Sayuri Shimizu, Makoto Kaneko, Kiyohide Fushimi, Shinichiro Ueda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02222-z