In 2010, the American Heart Association defined a novel construct of cardiovascular health
to promote a paradigm shift from a focus solely on disease treatment to one inclusive of …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) remain one of the major causes of pregnancy-
related maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Affected women are also at …

This statement summarizes evidence that adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) such as
hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm delivery, gestational diabetes, small-for …

Beyond conventional risk factors for cardiovascular disease, women face an additional
burden of sex-specific risk factors. Key stages of a woman's reproductive history may …

Addressing the pervasive gaps in knowledge and care delivery to reduce sex-based
disparities and achieve equity is fundamental to the American Heart Association's …

Preeclampsia is defined as hypertension arising after 20 weeks of gestational age with
proteinuria or other signs of end-organ damage and is an important cause of maternal and …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) traditionally refers to abnormal glucose tolerance with
onset or first recognition during pregnancy. GDM has long been associated with obstetric …