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Prenatal depression linked to risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke

Prenatal depression linked to risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke

20 Apr 2023


According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, pregnant women with depression have increased chances of developing cardiovascular illness 2 years post-pregnancy. This includes 27% higher risk of stroke, with likelihood of heart disease and failure also increasing.

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