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Preconception HBV history linked to congenital heart disease risk in offspring
Preconception HBV history linked to congenital heart disease risk in offspring
04 May 2023

Children born to mothers who had contracted hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection before pregnancy appear to be at increased risk of congenital heart diseases (CHDs), as reported in a study.

Preconception HBV history linked to congenital heart disease risk in offspring
04 May 2023
NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
03 May 2023 byStephen Padilla

Use of nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) helps prevent thromboembolic events in Asian patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), with fewer bleeding events relative to warfarin therapy, according to the results of a study presented at the recent EHRA 2023.

NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
03 May 2023
Pregnancy blues may lead to heart problems postpartum
Pregnancy blues may lead to heart problems postpartum
02 May 2023

Women with prenatal depression appears to have an elevated cumulative risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) within 24 months postpartum, with the risk persisting despite the absence of co‐occurring hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, as reported in a study.

Pregnancy blues may lead to heart problems postpartum
02 May 2023