Monday, March 18, 2013

The risk of cardiovascular disease may develop while still in the womb

In women with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in children, scientists say. Pre-eclampsia - a common complication of pregnancy, which can lead to problems with the placenta and reduce the amount of oxygen that gets fruit. Experts believe that this will affect the delay of growth and development of problems with the cardiovascular, metabolic and endocrine systems. A team of scientists from the University of Cambridge studied the changes of the fruit with a limited supply of oxygen and sufficient in pregnant animals. It turned out that the lack of oxygen leads to changes in the vital body systems. These changes may also affect the risk of cardiovascular disease in the future, experts say. Reduce the amount of oxygen according to scientists entering the uterus, can impact on fetal development and cause early onset of cardiovascular disease.

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