The burden of antenatal heart disease in South Africa: a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maternal mortality in South Africa is rising, and heart conditions currently account for 41 per cent of indirect causes of deaths. Little is known about the burden of heart disease in pregnant South Africans.</p> <p>Metho...

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Main Authors: Watkins David A, Sebitloane Motshedisi, Engel Mark E, Mayosi Bongani M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/23