Five abstracts showcase critical insights into women’s cardiovascular health, highlighting rising maternal mortality, elevated heart failure risk after ovary removal, and more.

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Maternal Cardiac Deaths Double, Impacting Black Women Most

By Hayden E. Klein

March 25th 2025

One study found that Black women were 3 times more likely to die of maternal deaths due to cardiovascular disease than White women.

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Estrogen Therapy May Increase Risk of 3 Skin Cancers

By Hayden E. Klein

March 20th 2025

Researchers of a Swedish study advise physicians to consult with their patients about these risks and take extra precautions, but did not recommend discontinuation of any of the drugs studied.

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Managing Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy

By Maggie L. Shaw

March 18th 2025

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can be a challenging complication to manage during pregnancy; women with PAH who are pregnant are considered a high-risk population, and they face higher rates of maternal and fetal complications.

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Contributor: Leveraging Telehealth to Improve Access to Care for Maternal Health

By Zach Zobel
Sara Ratner, JD

Andrey Ostrovsky, MD

March 7th 2025

This article explores the challenges and highlights actionable telehealth solutions that enhance access to care, particularly for mothers at higher risk of postpartum depression.

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