Women's Cardiovascular Health - The Pregnancy Connection

Pregnancy is more than a moment in time—it’s a powerful window into a woman’s future cardiovascular health. In this episode of The Heart of Prevention, we’re joined by leading experts Dr. Kardie Tobb and Dr. Monika Sanghavi to explore how adverse pregnancy outcomes like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm delivery serve as early warning signs for future cardiovascular disease.

We break down the science behind why pregnancy acts as a cardiovascular stress test, the mechanisms linking pregnancy complications to long-term risk, and how clinicians can translate this knowledge into meaningful prevention. From practical guidance on postpartum follow-up and risk stratification to addressing disparities in maternal cardiovascular outcomes, this conversation highlights why pregnancy history belongs at the center of every cardiovascular risk assessment.

Dr. Tobb and Dr. Sanghavi also share their personal career journeys into cardio-obstetrics and women’s heart health, offering insight and inspiration for trainees and early-career clinicians interested in this rapidly evolving field.

Whether you’re a cardiologist, OB/GYN, primary care provider, or trainee, this episode will challenge you to rethink how—and when—we start cardiovascular prevention in women.

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