Today's episode discusses the importance of maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy to potentially offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and gestational hypertension. Research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 shows that focusing on cardiovascular health improvement, nutrition, weight management, and healthy blood pressure early in pregnancy can lower the risk of adverse outcomes. In other news, the 18th Annual Pain Therapeutics Summit in Boston will feature cutting-edge research, innovative treatment strategies, and discussions on the evolving role of patients in clinical research.
