The effect of preeclampsia on the work of the heart during pregnancy.

Abstract

Pregnancy, which is considered as a stress test of the hemodynamic system, can exacerbate already existing heart diseases. Pregnancy can also contribute to heart disease. NT- proBNP is a useful biomarker for the diagnosis of heart failure in pregnant women. Elevation of NT-proBNP in pregnant women with existing heart disease may lead to early diagnosis of threatened heart failure. Elevated levels of NT-proBNP help diagnose perinatal cardiomyopathy and are increasingly used in follow-up. Pregnant women with known congenital heart defects can be screened for the risk of heart disease, such as heart failure, using NT-proBNP levels. The aim of the study. To investigate the effect of preeclampsia on the work of the heart during a woman's pregnancy.