Increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disease in offspring born from dams of advanced maternal age

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Key points Advanced maternal age increases the risk of pregnancy complications such as fetal growth restriction, hypertension and premature birth. Offspring born from compromised pregnancies are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease as adults. However, the effect of advanced maternal age on later‐onset disease in offspring has not been investigated. In adulthood, male but not female offspring born to dams...

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