Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and CV Risk 

Guest: Thais D. Coutinho, M.D.

Hosts: Paul A. Friedman, M.D.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are common and are associated with a significant increase in the risk of future cardiovascular diseases. Despite the well-established statistics, this increase in risk is not well recognized by patients or healthcare providers. The objectives of this podcast are to highlight the cardiovascular risks associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, describe strategies to identify and mitigate this risk, and identify knowledge gaps and research opportunities in the field.

Topics Discussed:

• Can you explain what are the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?


• After a woman is diagnosed with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, what are the cardiovascular consequences?


• How should clinicians approach a patient with history of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, in order to understand and minimize their cardiovascular risk?


• Tell us about some of your research in this field.


• What are the major needs for new research and clinical translation in this field?

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