Advances in cardiology have led to improved survival among patients with congenital heart
disease (CHD). Racial disparities in cardiovascular and maternal outcomes are well known …

States, including a 4-to 5-fold increased risk of poor maternal outcomes in Black women
compared to White women. 1–3 A substantial proportion of adverse maternal outcomes are …

Background The incidence of cardiovascular disease among pregnant women is rising in
the United States. Data on racial disparities for the major cardiovascular events during …

# Background Cardiac disease is a leading cause of severe maternal morbidity (SMM). We
sought to estimate the effects of race and rural-urban status on cardiac-specific severe …

Background To synthesize existing evidence on Black-White disparities in the prevalence of
severe cardiovascular maternal morbidity. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and …

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) accounts for≈ 40% of deaths in US children
with birth defects. Previous US data from 1999 to 2006 demonstrated an overall decrease in …

Though foreign-born Black women in this analysis had higher rates of education,
socioeconomic status does not fully explain disparities in Black maternal health. It is …

Pregnancy-related mortality has been steadily increasing in the United States, with
cardiovascular disease (CVD) leading as the major cause of maternal mortality. 1 Black and …

BACKGROUND: Racial inequities in congenital heart disease (CHD) outcomes are well
documented, but contributing factors warrant further investigation. We examined the …

Context Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a common condition with high morbidity and
mortality and is subject to racial and ethnic health disparities. Objective To conduct a …