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Ildiko Agoston, MD

September 18, 2024

Discover the cardiovascular risks during pregnancy, common conditions, prevention tips, and how to maintain heart health for a safe pregnancy and postpartum period.

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Cardiovascular Health Risks and Pregnancy

May 22, 2023

Dr. Ildiko Agoston goes into detail about the risk factors of getting pregnant while having cardiovascular health issues and how to minimize the risks.

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5 Myths about Women’s Heart Health

February 10, 2023

Dr. Ildiko Agoston, a cardiologist at University Health, addresses common misconceptions about women’s heart health and provides facts to set the record straight.

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What Women Should Know about Heart Attacks

February 01, 2023

Women face unique risk factors and often overlook symptoms that lead to a heart attack. Here's what a University Health cardiologist wants you to know about heart attacks in women.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Congenital Heart Defect: Elijah's Story

When Kayla Fuhrman was pregnant with her son Elijah, a routine scan showed that he had a heart condition. Read Elijah’s story and see how he’s doing today.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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