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Women who are diagnosed with depression around the time they give birth appear to have a higher risk of heart problems in later life, according to a new study. Those diagnosed with perinatal depression – which includes postnatal depression and depression during pregnancy – may be at higher risk of heart problems including high blood pressure; heart disease and heart failure for up to 20 years afterwards. Swedish researchers said that the links between depression around childbirth and the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease are “largely unknown” as they published a study tracking women for…

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