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 …

The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnancy is rising and this represents a
significant challenge for the management of pregnancy and delivery. Women who have a …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital malformation and the
leading cause of mortality therein. Genetic etiologies contribute to an estimated 90% of CHD …

The long-term consequences of maternal obesity and GDM for the offspring in childhood
and later adult life present major challenges for public health across the life course and for …

Abstract Purpose of Review Internationally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading
cause of death in women. With risk factors for CVD continuing to rise, early identification and …

The use of next-generation sequencing has provided new insights into the causes and
mechanisms of congenital heart disease (CHD). Examinations of the whole exome …

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect, influenced by
maternal health, environmental conditions, and genetics. Maternal health and nutrition …

Background Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a severe pregnancy complication. Thrombocytopenia
and platelet dysfunction are common hematology disorders in PE. Previous studies …

Background Children conceived with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or after a
long waiting time have a higher prevalence of congenital malformations, but few studies …