Abstract

MUNOZ-ORTIZ, Edison; VELASQUEZ-PENAGOS, Jesús A.; GANDARA-RICARDO, Jairo A.  and  MUNERA-ECHEVERRI, Ana G.. Pregnancy alterations as cardiovascular risk factors. Rev. Colomb. Cardiol. [online]. 2022, vol.29, n.2, pp.123-130.  Epub May 19, 2022. ISSN 0120-5633.  https://doi.org/10.24875/rccar.21000055.

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Complications of pregnancy and childbirth have been identified as specific cardiovascular risk factors for women, which highlights the importance of the cardiovascular risk approach taking into account gender differences. It is necessary to recognize the future cardiovascular risks of women who have experienced a hypertensive disorder associated with pregnancy or premature delivery. Therefore, a complete review of these risk factors specific to women is proposed, with a review of the management alternatives to impact on these “new risk factors”.

Keywords : Pregnancy; Pre-eclampsia; Preterm birth; Risk factors.

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