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Babies born prematurely are at higher risk of heart problems throughout life – new study

Babies born prematurely are at higher risk of heart problems throughout life – new study

The weeks and months after a baby is born are a critical time for the growth of the heart of premature babies. A lot of research has identified preterm birth (born before 37 weeks gestation) as a risk factor for developing early heart disease, including heart failure. Heart failure is when the heart can’t pump blood around your body as effectively as it should.