AHA: Urgent Need To Reduce Maternal Postpartum CVD Risk.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a scientific statement emphasizing the need to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in mothers during the postpartum and interpregnancy periods. Complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, can increase the risk of long-term CVD and other complications. The AHA recommends preventive lifestyle strategies, including healthy eating, exercise, and avoiding tobacco use, based on their Life's Essential 8 recommendations. The statement also highlights the importance of identifying at-risk women at a younger age and providing timely treatment and care. Further research is needed to improve screening for CVD in individuals with adverse pregnancy outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

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