Meta-analysis reveals increased long-term risk of overall and ischemic stroke in women with hypertensive pregnancy disorders, highlighting the need for preventive care.
In this meta-analysis, exposure to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, seems to be associated with an increased risk for any stroke and ischemic stroke among parous patients in later life. Preventive interventions may be warranted for patients who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy to reduce their long-term risk for stroke.
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