Objectives To determine the association of cardiac remodeling in early pregnancy and
adverse perinatal outcomes among women with BMI≥ 40 kg/m 2. Study design We …

Introduction Obesity is known to be associated with cardiovascular compromise and a major
risk factor for the development of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. However, little is …

Objective Obesity is an increasing problem worldwide, with well recognized detrimental
effects on cardiovascular health; however, very little is known about the effect of obesity on …

Abstract Background/Objectives Obesity in pregnancy has been associated with increased
childhood cardiometabolic risk and reduced life expectancy. The UK UPBEAT multicentre …

The obesity epidemic is growing and poses significant risks to pregnancy. Metabolic
impairment can be associated with short-and long-term maternal and perinatal morbidity …

Background: The heart undergoes physiological hypertrophy during pregnancy in healthy
individuals. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is now prevalent in women of child-bearing age and …

Purpose No previous study provided a complete functional evaluation of all cardiac
chambers in pregnant women with obesity. Moreover, the impact of cardiovascular changes …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. Experimental animal studies
demonstrate that maternal obesity during pregnancy directly affects cardiac structure and …

Background Obesity in pregnancy is associated with substantial risks, notably hypertensive
disorders. Bariatric surgery achieves sustained weight loss and has several cardiovascular …

Background Adverse maternal outcomes associated with chronic hypertension include
accelerated hypertension and resultant target organ damage. One example is long-standing …