- Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes exhibit persistently higher cardiovascular disease risk factors.
- Adverse pregnancy outcomes may serve as early indicators of future cardiovascular disease risk.
- Each additional adverse pregnancy outcome correlates with worsening risk factors.
- Long-term monitoring and preventive care are crucial for women with adverse obstetric histories.
- The study analyzed electronic health records from almost 200,000 women with registered pregnancies.
- Findings suggest the need for targeted public health interventions and routine cardiovascular disease risk monitoring.
Maternal Health Trajectories: CVD Risks Start Before Pregnancy
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March 14, 2025