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NIH-funded study explains factors linked to increased risk for heart attack or stroke among women who have pregnancy problems related to high blood pressure Women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63% increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life...
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Certain reproductive health events have been linked to increased risks for heart disease. But women and their doctors can do a lot to reduce those risks. Anybody who gets an annual checkup knows that heart health is often at the top of the list, which is why measuring blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure is important. These and other...
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During Black Maternal Health Week, and in preparation for Women’s Health Month in May, researchers are sharing studies designed to help new and expecting parents before, during, and after pregnancy WHAT: During Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, and in preparation for Women’s Health Month in May, researchers are raising awareness about...
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Study shows pregnant adults less likely to experience preterm births or other serious problems with treatment Adults treated with medication for high blood pressure present before or during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, defined as chronic hypertension in pregnancy, had fewer adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to adults who did not receive...
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NIH-funded imaging study shows link between blood pressure and white matter lesions In a nationwide study, researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the brains of hundreds of participants in the National Institutes of Health’s Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) and found that intensively controlling a person’s...