Pregnancy Associated Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF): Risk Factors and Maternal Morbidity

Pregnancy-related maternal mortality has more than doubled in the last quarter century from 7.2 deaths/100,000 live births in 1987 to 16.9 deaths/100,000 live births in 2016. (1) Cardiovascular disease is recognized as the leading contributor. (1-3) Moreover, severe maternal morbidity is rising. (4, 5) Mechanisms driving increasing maternal morbidity are not fully understood, however older maternal age, obesity and chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension are potential culprits. (6)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research