2025 Stanford Children's Webinar: Maternal Cardiac Health: Improving Outcomes and Lifelong Cardiovascular Care

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM, A Live Webinar

Maternal cardiac disease remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in the United States, and its prevalence continues to rise as advancements in healthcare enable more women with congenital heart disease to reach reproductive age. This webinar will provide an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities associated with diagnosing and managing maternal cardiac disease, emphasizing the critical role of early detection and intervention. The discussion will highlight the window of opportunity during a woman’s reproductive years to mitigate long-term cardiovascular risks and improve overall health outcomes. Participants will gain insights into the latest research on obstetrical and neonatal outcomes linked to both acquired and congenital cardiac conditions. Adverse outcomes, such as preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction, and prolonged maternal hospitalization, underscore the complexity of care required for these high-risk pregnancies.

Registration is free. The Zoom link for the webinar will be sent to you via email during the week leading up to the event. Be sure to use an email address you check frequently.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.25 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credits (1.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (1.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.25 hours)

1. Analyze the impact of maternal cardiac disease on maternal and neonatal outcomes, including risks such as preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction, and prolonged maternal hospitalization.
2. Examine the relationship between congenital and acquired heart disease and adverse perinatal outcomes, including neonatal complications and high-acuity maternal care requirements.
3. Identify strategies for early detection and risk reduction of cardiovascular disease during the reproductive years, addressing long-term health outcomes for women with congenital or acquired cardiac conditions.
4. Evaluate current trends and challenges in managing maternal cardiac disease and their implications for clinical practice.
5. Apply evidence-based practices for optimizing maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by cardiac conditions.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 ANCC contact hours.  

American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, please contact the coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

References/Bibliography

1. Gonzalez, J. M., Harris, I., Jimenez Ramirez, N., Myers, D., Killion, M., Thiet, M. P., & Bianco, K. (2023). Maternal cardiac disease and perinatal outcomes in a single tertiary care center. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 36(2), 2223336. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767058.2023.2223336
2. Hardee, I., Wright, L., McCracken, C., Lawson, E., & Oster, M. E. (2021). Maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancies in women with congenital heart disease: a meta-analysis. Journal of the American Heart Association, 10(8), e017834. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.120.01783

NURSING:
1. Witcher, P. M., & Sisson, M. C. (2015). Maternal morbidity and mortality: Identifying opportunities to improve clinical outcomes. The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 29(3), 202–212. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000112
2. Rodriguez-Monserrate, C. P., & Valente, A. M. (2025). Pregnancy and reproductive health in patients with congenital heart disease. In Nadas' Pediatric Cardiology (pp. 700–708). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4557-0599-3.00067-3

PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE:
1. Pfaller, B., Sathananthan, G., Grewal, J., Mason, J., D’Souza, R., Spears, D., ... & Silversides, C. K. (2020). Preventing complications in pregnant women with cardiac disease. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 75(12), 1443-1452.
2. Snyder, J. E., Stahl, A. L., Streeter, R. A., & Washko, M. M. (2020). Regional variations in maternal mortality and health workforce availability in the United States. Annals of internal medicine, 173(11_Supplement), S45-S54.

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Holly Meyer
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.