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

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).

Stroke Risk Is Increased in Women Who Experience Any of Five Common Pregnancy Complications, According to UTHealth Houston Research

Women who experienced any of five common pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, faced a higher risk of stroke even decades after giving birth, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston.