{"id":30185,"date":"2025-10-06T18:41:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T18:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=30185"},"modified":"2025-10-06T18:41:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T18:41:42","slug":"cardiovascular-disease-risk-factors-increasing-pregnancy-complications-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/cardiovascular-disease-risk-factors-increasing-pregnancy-complications-study-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Increasing Pregnancy Complications, Study Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A comprehensive study analyzing over 56,000 pregnancies over two decades reveals a troubling rise in cardiovascular complications. Experts highlight the need for proactive health care to ensure the well-being of mothers and babies.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardiovascular-related health problems may occur in as many as one out of every seven pregnancies, according to new research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.074692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> today in the journal Circulation. This troubling trend highlights the need for enhanced health care measures before, during and after pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A comprehensive review of more than 56,000 pregnancies from 2001 to 2019 within the Mass General Brigham health care system in New England revealed a steady surge in cardiovascular complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These complications, including heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, blood clots, hypertensive disorders and maternal deaths, affected approximately 15% of the pregnancies reviewed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The increase was most pronounced among those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions but was observed across all age groups and even among those without prior health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several health risk factors prevalent before and during pregnancy played a crucial role in this rise. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obesity rates increased from 2% in 2001 to 16% in 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure increased from 3% to 12%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High cholesterol increased from 3% to 10%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes increased from 1% to 3%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMost of these health risk factors can be prevented through lifestyle changes or medication. Yet, many of my patients aren\u2019t even aware they have these conditions or that they\u2019re at risk,\u201d Stacey E. Rosen, volunteer president of the American Heart Association and senior vice president of women\u2019s health and executive director of the Katz Institute for Women\u2019s Health of Northwell Health in New York City, said in a news release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you&#8217;re planning to become pregnant, I strongly encourage you to connect with a clinician early to understand your risks and take steps to reduce them. During pregnancy, stay proactive about your health. Listen to your body and your provider to address any concerns that arise. And don\u2019t overlook the postpartum period, which also carries important health considerations. Starting before pregnancy and continuing after birth, there are valuable opportunities to make heart-healthy choices that can help prevent cardiovascular disease and support long-term wellness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This study underscores the importance of engaging with health care providers at every stage of pregnancy. Proactive measures, such as understanding personal health risks and making heart-healthy choices, can mitigate many of these complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/risk-factors-for-cardiovascular-disease-negatively-impact-health-during-after-pregnancy\" title=\"\">American Heart Association<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardiovascular-related health problems may occur in as many as one out of every seven pregnancies, according to new research published today in the journal Circulation. This troubling trend highlights the need for enhanced health care measures before, during and after pregnancy. 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