Maternal outcome in class H diabetes mellitus.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1980
Abstract
The term class H diabetes mellitus has recently been used to describe pregnant diabetic women with ischemic heart disease. In such patients, the risks of abortion may approach those of continuing the gestation. Because significant cardiac disease can occur with diabetes of even recent onset, a baseline electrocardiogram is thus recommended for all pregnant diabetic women. Review of the literature reveals 11 cases, 8 of which resulted in maternal death. The authors have successfully treated a class H diabetic woman who delivered a healthy infant at 36 weeks' gestation.
Volume
55
Issue
6
First Page
749
Last Page
751
ISSN
0029-7844
Published In/Presented At
Silfen, S. L., Wapner, R. J., & Gabbe, S. G. (1980). Maternal outcome in class H diabetes mellitus. Obstetrics and gynecology, 55(6), 749–751.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7383463
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article