The Role of Prevention During and After Reproduction

Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), affecting up to 20% of pregnancies, serve as early indicators of a woman’s future cardiovascular risk and should be treated as critical markers in preventive care. Pregnancy offers a unique opportunity—a “window”—to identify and address cardiovascular vulnerabilities, making routine screening for heart health essential at every clinical encounter. Long-term monitoring beyond the postpartum period is vital, as cardiovascular risks persist and evolve over time. Improving women’s heart health requires a collaborative, lifelong approach across specialties, integrating cardiology with obstetrics and primary care. This comprehensive strategy ensures that prevention remains central during and after reproduction. 

 

In this interview, Drs. Alison L. Bailey, MD, FACC and Ijeoma Isiadinso, MD, FACC discuss “The Role of Prevention During & After Reproduction”. 

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