Key result
Awareness of pregnancy complications and future cardiovascular disease risk remains inconsistent among clinicians and women.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally, yet pregnancy complications as a risk factor are under-recognised.
Systematic Review (n=39)
There is variable awareness and inconsistent knowledge among women and healthcare professionals regarding the link between pregnancy complications and future cardiovascular disease risk, highlighting a critical need for targeted educational interventions.
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Identifies persistent knowledge gaps in pregnancy-related CVD risk; leaves open whether targeted education improves awareness or outcomes.
Spiteri et al. (2026) conducted a systematic review in Pregnancy complications and future cardiovascular disease risk (n=39). Awareness and knowledge of pregnancy complications was evaluated on Awareness and knowledge of pregnancy complications associated with future cardiovascular disease risk. Awareness and knowledge of pregnancy complications and future cardiovascular disease risk were variable and inconsistent among women and healthcare professionals across 39 reviewed studies.
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