Today's episode discusses the importance of maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy to potentially reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia and gestational hypertension. Research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 found that focusing on cardiovascular health improvement, healthier nutrition, weight management, and healthy blood pressure in early pregnancy could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, the episode highlights the upcoming 18th Annual Pain Therapeutics Summit in Boston, featuring cutting-edge research, innovative treatment strategies, and discussions on the evolving role of patients in clinical research.
