Cardio-Obstetrics Practice in Latin America: A Regional Survey of General Cardiologists
Authors' conclusion
Based on this survey, the CV care and follow-up of pregnant patients in LATAM is suboptimal; most cardiologists report lack of CO formal education during training and feel uncomfortable providing care during pregnancy although expressed interest in enhancing their knowledge in this field.
Study context
- Population
- General cardiologists in Latin America
- Participants
- 464 survey respondents
- Outcome
- CO competency and practice patterns
Methodological detailsanonymous electronic survey, Survey sent via email through local ACC chapters and cardiovascular (CV) societies
- Anonymous electronic survey
- Survey sent via email through local ACC chapters and CV societies
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
No didactic education in cardio-obstetrics (CO) during fellowship
67%
Practicing in centres equipped with CO teams or experts
18%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Cardio-Obstetrics Practice in Latin America: A Regional Survey of General Cardiologists. JACC Adv. Published 16 October 2024. doi:10.
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