Role of Cardiovascular Health in Maternal Health
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The Role of Cardiovascular Health in Maternal Health
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have increased by 140% over the past 30 years, with cardiovascular disease as the leading cause. This module, guided by experts, explores the heightened cardiovascular risks and comorbidities in pregnant and recently pregnant individuals, particularly among women of color, with a focus on improving women's health and addressing maternal health disparities..
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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Opportunity for Postpartum Health Optimization
This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge on hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, including postpartum preeclampsia, and teaches how to differentiate conditions and address barriers to effective postpartum blood pressure monitoring.
Acute Coronary Syndrome & Pregnancy-Related
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
This course helps healthcare professionals understand acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and pregnancy-related spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), including the incidence, causes, and appropriate treatment approaches for pregnancy-associated myocardial infarction and SCAD.
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Recognition, Management, and Postpartum Care
Join our expert as they explore peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), covering diagnosis, guideline-directed therapy during pregnancy and postpartum, and care strategies, alongside a patient's personal journey for a comprehensive understanding.
Preeclampsia: Pathophysiology, Management and Postpartum Care
Learn from leading experts about managing preeclampsia with and without severe features. The panel will define the pathophysiology and potential for multi-organ system impact with preeclampsia; discussion to include postpartum care recommendations.
Managing Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy
In this episode, hear from leading experts as they define the major health issues in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Learn how to outline the appropriate work-up to diagnose hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; discussion to include recommended medications as well as postpartum care.
Introduction to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
In this episode, hear from leading experts as they define the major health issues in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Learn how to outline the appropriate work-up to diagnose hypertensive disorders in pregnancy; discussion to include postpartum care recommendations.
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Pregnancy and Valvular Heart Disease
Learn more about the maternal and neonatal risks associated with VHD during pregnancy, risk stratification, and management, including anticoagulation choice, as applicable, during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Explore the diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), and their role in long-term maternal cardiovascular health.AHA Publications on Maternal Health
Overview
Assessing and Addressing Cardiovascular and Obstetric Risks in Patients Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation Status of Maternal Cardiovascular Health in American Indian and Alaska Native Individuals: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Appraising the Preclinical Evidence of the Role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Antenatal Programming of Maternal and Offspring Cardiovascular Health Across the Life Course: Moving the Field Forward: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Hypertension Call to Action: Maternal Health and Saving Mothers: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation Opportunities in the Postpartum Period to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Unique Opportunities for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation. Optimizing Prepregnancy Cardiovascular Health to Improve Outcomes in Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals and Offspring: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 13 Feb 2023. JAHA Spotlight on Pregnancy and Its Impact on Maternal and Offspring Cardiovascular Health. Russell MW. Journal of the American Heart Association. 18 Jan 2022. JAHA Spotlight: Go Red For Women. Cardio-Obstetrics: Moving Beyond Programming to Action. 7 Mar 2023.
Hypertensive Disorders
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De Novo Postpartum Hypertension Is Pregnancy a Stress Test or Risk Factor. Hypertension. 18 Jan 2023. Hypertension in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Blood Pressure Goals, and Pharmacotherapy: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Hypertension 12/15/2021. Preeclampsia | Circulation Research 03/28/2019. Preeclampsia | Stroke 02/08/2018. Preeclampsia Is Associated With Persistent Postpartum Cardiovascular Impairment | Hypertension 08/15/2011.
Cardiomyopathies
CVD Risk and Equity
Promoting Risk Identification and Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease in Women Through Collaboration With Obstetricians and Gynecologists: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Circulation 06/12/2018 Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Unique Opportunities for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation 03/29/2021
Advancing Postpartum Systems of Care Initiative
The American Heart Association (AHA) has launched a comprehensive initiative, Advancing Maternal Health Through Quality Improvement and Professional Education, with funding support from Merck for Mothers.This initiative seeks to improve postpartum systems of care related to cardiovascular health, uncover barriers and models for guideline-based postpartum care implementation, and more.
Reducing Cardiovascular Risk After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Watch Dr. Jennifer Lewey addresses content from the recently published AHA Scientific Statement on Opportunities in the Postpartum Period to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes.
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