Group II WHO cardiovascular risk indicates what level of risk?

• A. Slightly increased risk of morbidity and mortality
• B. Mortality risk identical to general population
• C. Very high risk with multiple complications
• D. No increased risk at all

Answer: (A)

Group II in the WHO cardiovascular risk classification means a slightly increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. This category covers heart conditions that aren’t severely risk-laden but still warrant specialized multidisciplinary management (preconception counseling and close obstetric–cardiology follow-up). It implies outcomes are generally favorable with optimal care, but there is a small rise in risk compared with the general obstetric population. It is not a scenario of no increased risk, nor is it the very high-risk category, and it does not equate to mortality risk identical to the general population.