Maternal Cardiac Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of stroke volume?
A
The amount of blood pumped with each beat.
2
Q
What can be a risk of maternal cardiac disease?
A
Oligohydramnios: less volume in = less volume out
3
Q
How much does plasma increase in pregnancy?
A
50-60%
4
Q
How does pulmonary edema occur?
A
This means that the heart failed first.
The heart failed to push the volume forward, it goes backwards into the lungs.
5
Q
What is the overall goal for laboring a mom with cardiac concerns?
A
Decrease the workload of the heart
6
Q
How can you decrease the workload of the heart in the 2nd stage of labor?
A
Vacuum or operative delivery
7
Q
What is one of the risks for a mother postpartum with cardiac conerns?
A
CHR
