Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or delivered a baby within one year has increased over the previous 30 years.
Dr. Demilade Adedinsewo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the red flags for heart failure during pregnancy and how health care professionals are working to detect the condition earlier.
What may appear as normal symptoms during pregnancy may overlap with red flags for heart failure.
