Open AccessA New Life
Author(s) -
Francesca Macera,
Lucia Occhi,
Gabriella Masciocco,
Marisa Varrenti,
Maria Frigerio
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.45
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1534-6080
pISSN - 0041-1337
DOI - 10.1097/tp.0000000000002281
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , in utero , heart disease , heart transplantation , fetus , disease , cardiomyopathy , pediatrics , transplantation , obstetrics , gestation , intensive care medicine , heart failure , surgery , cardiology , biology , genetics
Pregnancy after heart transplantation (HTx) may expose the recipient to hemodynamic and immunologic risks and the newborn to toxic effects of immunosuppressive therapy. Adequate preconception counseling is crucial to identify optimal timing and to modify immunosuppressive therapy to minimize risks for both the mother and the fetus.