How Pregnancy Can Reveal Underlying Heart Conditions in Women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women nationwide. It also accounts for a third of pregnancy-related maternal deaths. Christy Lair’s story helps demonstrate how pregnancy can reveal or exacerbate heart conditions that may have flown under the radar in susceptible women. Experts at National Jewish Health recommend screening women during and after pregnancy when they are at particularly high risk of developing dangerous heart conditions with the goal of diagnosing these conditions early, leading to more effective treatment.
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