Ischemic stroke is a devastating brain injury resulting in high mortality and substantial loss of
function. Understanding the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke risk, mortality, and functional …

Ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS) can be devastating complications during
pregnancy and the puerperium that are thought to occur in approximately 30 in 100,000 …

Background Racial disparities contribute to maternal morbidity in the United States.
Hypertension is associated with poor maternal outcomes, including stroke. Disparities in …

Objective To investigate whether previously reported increasing incidence of pregnancy-
associated stroke (PAS) is observed in chart-validated register data in Finland. In an …

Pregnancy and the puerperium confer an increased risk for ischemic as well as hemorrhagic
stroke, with incidence rates being 3-fold higher as compared with nonpregnant women. A …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Maternal morbidity and mortality is rising in the USA, and
maternal stroke is a major contributor. Here, we review the epidemiology, risk factors, and …

Maternal mortality rates have been steadily increasing in the United States, and
cardiovascular mortality is the leading cause of death among pregnant and postpartum …

Stroke during pregnancy and preeclampsia are two distinct but interrelated medical
conditions, sharing a common denominator—blood control failure. Along with …

Pregnancy and puerperium confer an increased risk for ischemic as well as hemorrhagic
stroke, with incidence rates being 3-fold higher as compared with nonpregnant women. A …

Maternal ischemic stroke and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) are dreaded
complications of pregnancy and major contributors to maternal disability and mortality. This …