Diagnosis and Management of Maternal Medical Diseases in Pregnancy: Current Practice and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
2. Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust, Sydney Street, London, UK
Interests: congenital heart disease; cardiac disease and pregnancy; pulmonary hypertension
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Interests: maternal and fetal medicine; high-risk pregnancies
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Dear Colleagues,
Medical diseases complicate approximately 10–15% of pregnancies worldwide, with variations based on geographic, socioeconomic, and healthcare factors. Common conditions include hypertension (gestational and chronic), diabetes mellitus (pre-existing and gestational), thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases (congenital and acquired), infections, and renal diseases. The prevalence of these conditions is rising due to increasing maternal age, obesity, and improved survival rates of women with chronic illnesses. The diagnosis and management of medical diseases in pregnancy require a careful, multidisciplinary approach to ensure the health and safety of both the mother and the fetus. Accurate diagnosis involves a combination of clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, and imaging modalities, tailored to the specific condition. Management strategies aim to optimize maternal health while minimizing risks to fetal development. Pharmacological treatment should consider drug safety profiles in pregnancy. Regular antenatal monitoring helps detect complications early, facilitating timely interventions. Multidisciplinary coordination between obstetricians, internists, and specialists is essential for comprehensive care. This Special Issue seeks original research and review articles that focus on current diagnostic and management approaches in maternal medical diseases. Future perspectives in terms of gaps in current evidence should also be discussed.
Dr. Alexandra Arvanitaki
Dr. Ioannis Tsakiridis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- maternal medical disease
- maternal cardiac disease
- maternal thyroid disease
- gestational diabetes
- gestational hypertension
- pre-eclampsia
- diagnosis
- management
- maternal and fetal outcomes
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