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Language of the heart? Health services perspectives on care of pregnant women with rheumatic heart disease

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posted on 2022-08-09, 22:44 authored by Geraldine VaughanGeraldine Vaughan, A Dawson, M Peek, EA Sullivan
The impact of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) escalates in pregnant women, where increased cardiac workload can unmask subclinical RHD and exacerbate clinical symptoms. Nearly 80% of pregnant Australian women with RHD are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

History

Volume

54

Issue

S1

Start Page

121

End Page

122

Number of Pages

2

eISSN

1440-1754

ISSN

1034-4810

Publisher

Wiley

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Language

en

Peer Reviewed

  • Yes

Open Access

  • No

Cultural Warning

This research output may contain the images, voices or names of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations people now deceased. We apologize for any distress that may occur.

Era Eligible

  • No

Journal

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

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    Keywords

    Rheumatic heart disease (RHD)PregnancyAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderHealth servicesCultural barriersPregnant womenHealth care accessEquitySocial determinantsPediatricsCardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

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