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Common infertility treatments may increase risks for pregnancy, vascular complications Journal of the American Heart Association Report

Common infertility treatments may increase risks for pregnancy, vascular complications Journal of the American Heart Association Report

Research Highlights:

  • Women who become pregnant with assisted reproductive technology (infertility treatment) are at higher risk for vascular complications, such as irregular heartbeat and kidney injury, as well as pregnancy complications, including placental separation, cesarean delivery or preterm birth, compared to women who […]
2022-02-23T02:15:09+08:00 February 23rd, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Heart attack survivors may be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease Journal of the American Heart Association Report

Heart attack survivors may be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease Journal of the American Heart Association Report

Research Highlights:

  • People who have had a heart attack are at increased risk of stroke and vascular dementia; however, a new study found they may be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease.
  • A large, nationwide study in Denmark found that the risk of Parkinson’s […]
2022-02-17T01:15:23+08:00 February 17th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Most people giving birth in the U.S. have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

Most people giving birth in the U.S. have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

Research Highlights:

  • More than half of women, 20-44 years of age, who gave birth in the U.S. in 2019 had at least one cardiovascular risk factor, including overweight/obesity, hypertension or diabetes, before becoming pregnant.
  • Heart health before pregnancy was worse among those who lived […]
2022-02-15T13:00:11+08:00 February 15th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments