The impact of cardiovascular diseases on maternal deaths in the Nordic countries

ConclusionsBetween 2005 and 2017, cardiovascular diseases were the most common causes of maternal deaths in the Nordic countries. There appears to be a clear potential for a further reduction in these maternal deaths. Increased awareness of cardiac symptoms in pregnant women seems warranted.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - February 1, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lill T. Nyfl øt, Marianne Johansen, Ajlana Mulic‐Lutvica, Mika Gissler, Birgit Bødker, Katarina Bremme, Liv Ellingsen, Siri Vangen Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research