HealthPhoto: Medical XpressPre-pregnancy Hypertension or Diabetes Raises Fetal Heart Defect Risk
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 shows that women with chronic hypertension before or early in pregnancy have a 30% higher risk of having babies with critical congenital heart disease, the most severe heart defect. This study highlights the importance of managing blood pressure and diabetes before pregnancy to reduce fetal heart risks.
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