Women who experience high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are at heightened risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a serious medical condition that can lead to stroke, heart failure and ...

The usual causes are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and a history of smoking, but there are others too.

Study highlights concerns about premature adoption of preeclampsia screening tests, emphasizing the need for clinical utility ...

New research shows that mothers who give birth to twins are twice as likely to be hospitalized for heart disease in the first ...

Dr. Sharlene L. Tan, district health physician for maternal service, advised women with high-risk pregnancies such as teenage pregnancy or those who are in their late 30s or 40s to be screened at ...