Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy face a significantly elevated risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those without such conditions.
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy significantly increase long-term maternal cardiovascular risk, highlighting the critical need for early prevention, lifestyle modifications, and postpartum surveillance.
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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a major worldwide issue, affecting 5-10% of pregnancies and causing feto-maternal mortality and morbidity. It includes chronic, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and chronic hypertension with preeclampsia. The underlying pathophysiology includes aberrant placental perfusion, angiogenic imbalance, endothelial dysfunction, and hereditary susceptibility. Women with HDP face a markedly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, chronic renal disease, and metabolic syndrome, with larger connections than those with gestational diabetes. Measures such as early aspirin prophylaxis, lifestyle modifications, and prompt antihypertensive therapy are beneficial, but adherence remains low. Postpartum monitoring is generally underused, despite its importance in reducing future cardiovascular risk. Addressing these gaps is critical for lowering maternal mortality, avoiding recurring problems, and improving health outcomes.
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