The Pan-African Society of Cardiology position paper on reproductive healthcare for women with rheumatic heart disease

Cardiovascular Journal of Africa
Ana Olga MocumbiKaren Sliwa

Abstract

This position paper summarises the current knowledge on the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of women of childbearing age with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Africa, as well as the available data on their use of reproductive health services. The aim is to provide guidance to health professionals on aspects of sexual and reproductive health in women with RHD. It reviews the diagnosis, management and counselling of women with RHD throughout their reproductive life. Additionally, this publication discusses potential ways of integrating obstetric and cardiovascular care at peripheral levels of the health systems, as a way of improving outcomes and reducing maternal mortality rates related to cardiovascular disease in Africa. Finally, the article proposes responses to fulfil the actual needs for better reproductive health services and improvement in care for women with RHD.

Citations

Dec 1, 2019·Current Cardiology Reports·Liesl ZühlkeChristopher Hugo-Hamman
May 19, 2019·Current Environmental Health Reports·Ana Olga MocumbiWael K Al-Delaimy
Mar 3, 2020·European Heart Journal·Karen Sliwa
Aug 14, 2020·European Journal of Clinical Investigation·Reuben K MutagaywaSteven Chamuleau
Jul 16, 2021·European Heart Journal·Eloi MarijonDavid S Celermajer
Sep 28, 2021·The Canadian Journal of Cardiology·Blanche CupidoKaren Sliwa

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