Research agenda
Further work is needed to investigate the aetiology of peripartum cardiomyopathy. This will
enable the development of targeted therapies.
Advances in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension may improve the prognosis
for patients who become pregnant, but this remains to be established.
The increased burden of cardiovascular disease in women of childbearing age means that
increased resources are required in order to provide appropriate specialist care during
pregnancy. Further work to identify and evaluate efficient models of care will be helpful to
plan future service delivery