RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE STILL CONTINUES TO BE A SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF MATERNAL MORTALITY–RETROSECTIVE STUDY IN A TEACHING HOSPITAL.

Kavitha K; K Sreelatha; Indira B

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2019

RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE STILL CONTINUES TO BE A SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF MATERNAL MORTALITY–RETROSECTIVE STUDY IN A TEACHING HOSPITAL.

Kavitha K, K Sreelatha, Indira B

Abstract :

AIM OF THE STUDY: To assess the trend of maternal mortality due to Rheumatic heart disease compared to earlier days. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study during a 3 year period In a teaching hospital. RESULT: There were a total of 126 cases of rheumatic heart disease which attended our hospital for delivery in this period. Out of these, 12 cases could not survive. The most common causes of mortality being congestive cardiac failure followed by atrial fiillation. CONCLUSION: Preconception care, proper attention to early diagnosis of heart disease in an antenatal mother, continuing cardio obstetric care throughout pregnancy, family planning services can significantly reduce mortality due to heart disease.