Hypertension During Pregnancy Linked to Future Heart Disease

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About The Study: The findings of this study provide genetic evidence supporting an association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and higher risk of coronary artery disease and stroke, which is only partially mediated by cardiometabolic factors. This supports classification of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy as risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Authors: Fu Siong Ng, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., of Imperial College London, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.0034)

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