In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on vascular diseases during pregnancy here
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Cardiovascular disease and suicide were the leading causes of maternal deaths ...
Every year in France, 50 to 100 women die from causes related to pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period—an average of one every four days. Santé publique France and Inserm are releasing...
infographics
Maternal deaths in France: Key findings from the 2013–2015 survey [infographic]
Maternal deaths in France. Keydata from the 6th report of the Confidential National Survey on Maternal Deaths (ENCMM) 2013–2015.
The disease
Cardiovascular Complications of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a physiological condition that requires significant adaptation of the female cardiovascular system (blood volume, cardiac output, renal filtration, vasodilation). Certain complications during this period can jeopardize the health of both...
What We Do
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times of high risk for cardiovascular disease. The increase in maternal age at first pregnancy, obesity, and chronic conditions among pregnant women leads to an increased cardiovascular risk during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Certain...
Data
The surveillance system for vascular diseases of pregnancy established by Santé publique France enables the analysis of various epidemiological indicators.
Prevalence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in women during pregnancy
Mortality
According to the report of the confidential...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Maternal Deaths in France: Better Understanding for Better Prevention. 7th Report of the National Confidential Survey on Maternal Deaths (ENCMM), 2016–2018
article
Strokes and Acute Coronary Syndromes During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period in France: The Conception National Study
In relation to
High blood pressure
thematic dossier
High blood pressure (HBP), defined as blood pressure that is too high, is the most common chronic condition in France and a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Stroke
thematic dossier
A stroke is a serious condition that causes neurological deficits resulting from vascular brain damage. Strokes can be ischemic or hemorrhagic.
Venous thromboembolism
thematic dossier
Venous thromboembolism involves the formation of a blood clot that can block blood flow and, in some cases, travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism.
