Heart Failure and Pregnancy
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Heart failure is a condition where the heart does not pump as well as it should.  During pregnancy, the stress on the heart increases causing potential risks for both the pregnant person and baby. Dr. Karlee Hoffman, a heart failure specialist with an interested in cardio-obstetrics, talks about some concerns and considerations for managing the unique needs of patients with heart failure wishing to conceive.
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