Bridging Bench, Bedside, and Beyond: Clinical and Translational Strategies for Pregnancy Complications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled “Bridging Bench, Bedside, and Beyond: Clinical and Translational Strategies for Pregnancy Complications,” focuses on pregnancy-related cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, including hypertensive disorders (preeclampsia, eclampsia, chronic hypertension), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and their vascular complications. These conditions significantly increase maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, necessitating early prediction, accurate diagnosis, and timely intervention. This Issue highlights advances in risk stratification using biomarkers, cardiovascular imaging, and AI-based predictive models. It also explores therapeutic strategies, such as antihypertensive regimens, glycemic control, and various others. Special attention is given to endothelial dysfunction, placental ischemia, and long-term cardiovascular risks postpartum. By integrating clinical guidelines, cutting-edge research, and multidisciplinary approaches, this collection aims to optimize maternal/fetal outcomes and reduce the burden of pregnancy-related cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Dr. Thenral Socrates
Dr. Federica Piani
Guest Editors

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