Left ventricular diastolic function in the fifth decade of life in women with a history of spontaneous preterm birth (Vol 286, pg 40, 2023)

•No significant differences in LV diastolic function parameters between women with a history of SPTB and a history of an uncomplicated term birth.•Women with a history of SPTB diagnosed with hypertension at follow-up showed early yet significant signs of impaired LV diastolic function.•A wave, e’septal velocity and E/e’ratio were significantly different in women with a history of SPTB diagnosed with hypertension.•Clinical screening programs may be beneficial for women with a history of SPTB and diagnosed hypertension.