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The episode discusses pre-pregnancy risk stratification and counseling with Dr. Katie Young, focusing on various cardiovascular risks associated with pregnancy.

CardioNerds ( Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli , Dr. Rebecca Garber , and Dr. Tina Reddy ), discuss pre-pregnancy risk stratification and counseling with Dr. Katie Young across a range of risks. This episode was produced as part of the CardioNerds Academy curriculum by House Einthoven under the guidance of House Chief, Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli and Academy Program Director, Dr. Gurleen Kaur . A matching review article will be published in US Cardiology Review , the official journal of CardioNerds. This discussion was planned in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course . Audio editing by CardioNerds intern, Dr. Patrick Pekyi-Boateng. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Episode Page CardioNerds Academy Cardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal Club Subscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter! Check out CardioNerds SWAG! Become a CardioNerds Patron! Notes:  Why is pregnancy considered a “physiologic stress test,” and why does risk extend beyond delivery? Blood volume, heart rate, and cardiac output rise while systemic vascular resistance falls, peaking in the late…

Topics covered

• pre-pregnancy risk stratification
• counseling
• cardiovascular health
• pregnancy
• heart disease
• postpartum risks

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