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News

Measuring inflammation and lipids in midlife may predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later
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Education

Learn about blood pressure and how to measure your blood pressure at home
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Health Topics

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Maternal Health
Maternal health refers to a woman’s health during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the years immediately following pregnancy. Complications related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (6 weeks to 12 months after childbirth) have led to devastating health outcomes for many mothers in the United States.
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Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure
Heart Attacks in Women
Women and Defibrillators
Anemia in Pregnancy
Women and venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Sleep Apnea and Women
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Featured Areas of Research

Discover research programs and initiatives that seek to inform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for today’s major health challenges and conditions.
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Heart Failure

NHLBI-supported research has contributed to heart failure treatments using breakthrough therapies.

Heart Failure Research at NHLBI
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Data Science

BioData Catalyst is a cloud-based ecosystem where researchers can analyze data related to NHLBI focus areas, like Long COVID, sickle cell disease, asthma, and heart disease.

BioData Catalyst Research
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Asthma

The goal of NHLBI-supported asthma research has been to discover better prevention and treatment options.

Asthma Research at NHLBI

NHLBI Events

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Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee Meeting: Nutrition in Sickle Cell Disease
Tue, May 26
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Research That Heals: Partnering with Patients to Transform SCD Care
Thu, Jun 25
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NHLBI PUBLICATIONS

The NHLBI has materials for patients and health professionals on many health topics, such as asthma, heart disease, and sickle cell disease.

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Our Mission

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

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