Placental abruption could increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

A published study found that placental abruption was associated with an increased risk of non-fatal cardiovascular disease hospitalisation. Data from the Placental Abruption and Cardiovascular Event Risk (PACER) cohort was used to assess the link between placental abruption and CVD risk. The study by Ananth and colleagues provides insight into the association between abruption, CVD, and all-cause mortality. Credit: Jo Panuwat D via Shutterstock.com. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 19.8 million people died from CVDs in 2022. CVDs encompass a wide range of conditions, including coronary heart…

Source: Clinical Trials Arena