Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Long-Term Stroke Risk in Women

Global study links severe bleeding after childbirth to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth face elevated risks to their cardiovascular health that can persist for up to 15 years—a new analysis of data from over 9.7 million women across Europe, North America and Asia shows.

Pregnancy complications linked to higher long-term stroke risk in women

Women who experience complications during pregnancy face a higher risk of stroke in the following decades according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).

Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy: diagnostic pathways under scrutiny

Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. At the French Thoracic Society Spring Days in May, Dr Aurélie Dehaene, radiologist at European Hospital in Marseille, France, reviewed diagnostic strategies for suspected PE during pregnancy, with a focus on clinical algorithms and optimized imaging protocols.

Rising postpartum hemorrhage linked to higher costs and SMM

A new study reveals that abnormal postpartum bleeding is more common than previously reported, driving up hospital costs and increasing the risk of serious complications.

Major Global Study Connects Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage with Elevated

A groundbreaking new analysis has unveiled a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of postpartum health, emphasizing that severe bleeding after childbirth—known as postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)—may carry profound and long-lasting implications for women’s cardiovascular health. Drawing upon an immense dataset encompassing more than 9.7 million women from across Europe, North America, and Asia, this comprehensive review offers compelling evidence t…

Common pregnancy complications may signal future stroke risk

Common events like preterm delivery or a newborn with a low birth weight could act as early indicator for cardiovascular problems, research finds The post Common pregnancy complications may signal future stroke risk appeared first on Irish Medical Times.