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Feb 17
38m 11s

Pregnancy After Heart Transplant

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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Discover what it takes to navigate pregnancy and parenthood after a heart transplant as Cleveland Clinic cardiologists Maria Mountis, DO, and Karlee Hoffman, DO, share real‑world insight and compassionate guidance. They break down the unique risks, the support systems that make pregnancy possible, and the multidisciplinary care that helps women safely build ... Show More
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