Discover new concepts in cardiovascular and hemodynamic functionality during pregnancy, with international experts in feto-maternal medicine. During the early stages of pregnancy, the maternal heart and circulation are subject to major gestational adaptive changes that allow for a normal course and outcome for both mother and baby. Any disruption to these processes can precipitate the onset of severe maternal and fetal complications such as preeclampsia, or intrauterine growth restriction. This invaluable reference work provides a comprehensive discussion of each aspect of the circulation. With a focus on the physiologic and pathophysiologic aspects of maternal cardiovascular function, this guide supports non-invasive assessment, management and prevention techniques for cardiovascular disease, for all stages of fetal and neonatal life. This text supports researchers and specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, whilst providing a key grounding in the topic, for trainees wishing to be at the cutting edge of theories and research.

Discover new concepts in cardiovascular and hemodynamic functionality in feto-maternal medicine, from leading experts in the field.

About the Author
Christoph Lees, MD MRCOG, is Reader in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine at Imperial College London; Honorary Consultant in Obstetrics and Head of Fetal Medicine at the Centre for Fetal Care, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital; Visiting Professor at the Department of Development and Regeneration, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, and Editor-in Chief of the journal Fetal-Maternal Medicine Reviews. Wilfried Gyselaers, MD Ph.D. is a consultant maternal-fetal physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg and Professor of Maternal Physiology, Hasselt Universiteit, Belgium.


Book Information
ISBN 9781107157378
Author Christoph Lees
Format Hardback
Page Count 264
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 600g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 160mm * 17mm