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The Pan-African Society of Cardiology position paper on reproductive healthcare for women with rheumatic heart disease
Mocumbi, Ana O. Jamal, Keila K. F. Mbakwem, Amam Shung-King, Maylene Sliwa, Karen
Mocumbi, Ana O.
Jamal, Keila K. F.
Mbakwem, Amam
Shung-King, Maylene
Sliwa, Karen
Abstract
This position paper summarises the current knowledge on the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of women of child-bearing 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 improve in care for women with RHD.
Keywords
sexual and reproductive health, cardiovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease
Date
2018
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Journal article
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Cardiovascular Journal of Africa
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29
Issue
6
Page Range
394-403
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