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Five major adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with long term risks of ischemic heart disease
1 month ago - By News Medical
Women who experience any of five major pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth and pre-eclampsia, show an increased risk of ischemic heart disease up to 46 years after delivery, finds a study from Sweden published by The BMJ today.
Read more ...Lifetime estrogen exposure linked to stroke after menopause
1 month ago - By Healio
Women in China may be at greater risk for stroke events following menopause, according to a study published in Neurology.
“Lifetime cumulative estrogen exposure due to reproductive factors could potentially be a useful indicator of patients' risk of stroke events following menopause,” Leying Hou, PhD, of Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China, and colleagues wrote. “However, further research is needed on the underlying biological, behavioral and social mechanisms linking estrogen exposure with stroke risk across female patients' lifespans.”
Read more ...Pregnancy Complications Could Mean Lifelong Heart Risks for Women
1 month ago - By Web MD
New research suggests major pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and preterm birth, should be recognized as lifelong risk factors for women's heart disease.
Read more ...Recent updates in women's heart health: Pregnancy, menopause, risk factors and more
1 month ago - By Healio
Healio and Cardiology Today have curated a list of recent updates in women's heart health.
Updates include a lecture given by Cardiology Today Editorial Board Member Nanette K. Wenger, MD, MACC, MACP, FAHA, FASPC, on gaps in knowledge and care delivery for women with CVD; how certain contraceptives can increase risk for thrombotic events in women with obesity; sex-specific considerations for women presenting with angina; and more.
Women with a history of premature menopause, defined as menopause before age 40 years, are more likely to develop HF or atrial fibrillation over 9 years of
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