Abstract
Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy is considered one of the major challenges of modern medicine because it directly affects the mother's life and profoundly impacts pregnancy outcomes and the long-term health of the newborn. Current evidence shows that complications caused by cardiovascular disease not only reflect the effects of physiological changes caused by pregnancy but also are a consequence of pre-existing damage or underlying cardiovascular disease. Early screening for cardiovascular risk factors in pregnant women, especially older women, will help limit and prevent serious cardiovascular events.
cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
cardiovascular risk screening
maternal and fetal cardiovascular complications
