Clinical Profile of Heart Failure in Hospitalised Women of Reproductive Age Group

NMO journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tarun Chaudhary, Monica Gupta, Jeet Ram Kashyap, Sarabmeet Singh Lehl, Manish Kumar Bansal, Vinod Kumar
DOI: 10.4103/jnmo.jnmo_88_25
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Abstract

Abstract Background: Heart failure (HF) in reproductive-age women is a complex clinical condition, often considered distinct from HF in older women. This research was conducted to study the risk factors, aetiology and clinical presentation of HF in the reproductive age group, determine the type of HF by echocardiography and assess the in-hospital outcomes. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted over 18 months involving 112 female patients aged 15–49 years with symptomatic HF (Stage C or D as per the Framingham criteria), admitted to the medicine emergency and wards and the cardiac care unit. Pregnant women and those aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

Publication details

Journal / source
NMO journal
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
19–25
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN