This International Women’s Day, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) proudly announced the launch of the patient version of the 2025 guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience — but for women living with cardiovascular disease, it comes with an additional layer of complexity, uncertainty, and anxiety. As European Society of Cardiology Patient Forum member Françoise Steinbach puts it: being pregnant while having cardiovascular disease means having to take care of your own health while also nurturing the growth and wellbeing of your unborn child. That is no small thing.
This is precisely why documents like this matter. The patient version of the European Society of Cardiology guidelines translates the latest clinical evidence into clear, accessible language — designed for patients and caregivers who need reliable information to make informed decisions, ask the right questions, and feel less alone in navigating their journey.
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