Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease: Advancing Maternal Heart Health Through Lifespan

This Research Topic aims to shed light on the complex bidirectional relationship between pregnancy and cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular complications remain a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, while pregnancy itself serves as a natural stress test for underlying cardiovascular vulnerability. By integrating perspectives from obstetrics, cardiology, and population health, this collection seeks to deepen the understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms, improve early prediction, and refine management strategies for cardiovascular disease in pregnancy and beyond.Purpose and Scope:The collection welcomes a range of submission types — including original research, reviews, and clinical perspectives — focused on topics such as:-Pathophysiology and mechanisms linking hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, peripartum cardiomyopathy, and long-term cardiovascular risk.-Advances in early detection, biomarkers, and imaging modalities for cardiovascular complications during pregnancy.-Health disparities, socioeconomic and ethnic determinants of maternal cardiovascular outcomes.-Translational and clinical approaches to improving diagnosis and management pathways.-Postpartum surveillance, prevention, and intervention strategies to mitigate long-term cardiovascular disease risk in women.-Use of big data, AI, and predictive modelling to anticipate cardiovascular complications across pregnancy and the lifespan.Ultimately, this Research Topic aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and promote a paradigm shift toward prevention-focused, individualized maternal cardiovascular care. Topic editors: Pensée Wu, Katherine Tucker Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/83591/pregnancy-and-cardiovascular-disease-advancing-maternal-heart-health-through-lifespan