Good Cardiovascular Health in Early Pregnancy May Offset High Genetic Risk for Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension
September 7, 2024 — Research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 suggests that maintaining good cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia and gestational hypertension. The study found that favorable cardiovascular health was linked to a lower risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy across all genetic risk groups.