Assessing Heart Health in Women 3 to 6 Years After Pregnancy with or without Placental Problems

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand how various factors influence the heart and blood vessel health of mothers 3 to 6 years after giving birth. It focuses on young women who had pregnancies with or without placental problems, such as preeclampsia or preterm delivery. The study explores how lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, and pregnancy complications affect cardiovascular risk, with the goal of developing better prediction and prevention strategies tailored for women. The study will assess about 1,800 women by examining heart function and blood vessel health through tests like blood pressure measurement, cardiac imaging, and biochemical markers. It will include detailed evaluations of pregnancy history, lifestyle habits, mental health, and environmental factors. Researchers will analyze data such as coronary artery scans, heart ultrasound, and blood tests to understand cardiovascular risks years after pregnancy. Participants will be involved in evaluations that include imaging tests like coronary computed tomography and magnetic resonance myocardial perfusion, blood sampling, heart ultrasound, and questionnaires about lifestyle and mental health. The study will measure outcomes such as hypertension, cardiac function, and major cardiovascular events occurring 3 to 6 years after pregnancy. This information will help create user-friendly tools, possibly mobile apps, to help women and doctors assess heart health risks. The study also emphasizes education, advocacy, and sharing findings with health professionals and the public.

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Young Women After Index Pregnancy With and Without Placental Complications