The second part of this review of the developmental origins of cerebrovascular disease discusses prenatal gene-environment interactions concerning maternal, placental, and fetal conditions that culminate in specific injuries such as perinatal stroke, as well as complications of intrauterine growth restriction and congenital heart disease. A greater understanding of gene-environment influences on cerebrovascular health and disease in early life will contribute to the successful development of neuroprotective strategies throughout the lifespan.
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