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  1. Heart Health and Pregnancy - NHLBI, NIH

    Jun 21, 2024 · Risk Factors for Pregnancy-Related Heart Problems Each year, about 700 women in the U.S. die from pregnancy-related problems, and more than 50,000 women have life-threatening …

  2. Coronary Heart Disease - Women and Heart Disease | NHLBI, NIH

    Dec 27, 2024 · Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Two out of three women have one or more risk factors for coronary heart disease, and this increases with age. Having …

  3. Heart Valve Diseases - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Symptoms of heart valve diseases depend on the problem and the valve affected. Learn more about symptoms – from mild to severe – that may be present at birth or develop later in life.

  4. Maternal Health - What Should Pregnant Women Know? | NHLBI, NIH

    6 days ago · Heart and blood vessel problems during pregnancy can affect your heart health for years, and even decades, after giving birth. But many pregnancy-related health problems are preventable, …

  5. The Heart Truth® For Women Social Media Resources - NHLBI, NIH

    Follow The Heart Truth® program on Instagram , LinkedIn , and Facebook to learn more about heart health and find resources to help you create a self-care plan for your heart. Visit the Women and …

  6. Heart Failure - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Heart failure can cause some serious problems. Kidney or liver damage is caused by reduced blood flow and fluid buildup in your organs. Fluid may build up in or around your lungs. …

  7. Coronary Heart Disease Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH

    Dec 27, 2024 · Coronary heart disease often develops over many years. As plaque builds up and narrows the coronary arteries , you're more likely to have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of …

  8. Overweight and Obesity - Obesity and Women's Health - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · You should also watch for warning signs of problems, such as high blood pressure, during and after pregnancy. Some warning signs are a worsening headache, overwhelming …

  9. High Blood Pressure and Women High blood pressure—also known as hypertension— develops when blood flows through your arteries at higher-than-normal pressures. It afects men and women of all …

  10. Arrhythmias - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Learn more about the symptoms of arrhythmia.An arrhythmia may not cause any obvious symptoms. You may notice symptoms such as a slow or irregular heartbeat or notice pauses …