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15% of Pregnancies Face Heart Risks Amid Rising Obesity

10/14/2025

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A Circulation study finds cardiovascular complications during pregnancy in the United States affecting about 15% of pregnancies from 2001 to 2019.
The rise is linked to obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, with obesity rates moving from 2% to 16% during the period.
Experts urge early engagement with healthcare providers to mitigate these risks.
A separate study indicates risperidone raises stroke risk in dementia patients, underscoring careful prescribing.

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Story summary

A Circulation study finds cardiovascular complications during pregnancy in the United States affecting about 15% of pregnancies from 2001 to 2019.
The rise is linked to obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, with obesity rates moving from 2% to 16% during the period.
Experts urge early engagement with healthcare providers to mitigate these risks.
A separate study indicates risperidone raises stroke risk in dementia patients, underscoring careful prescribing.