Why the study?
Is a history of early onset pre-eclampsia associated with increased stiffness of the arterial wall, joints, and skin compared to uncomplicated pregnancy?
Population
90 women, comprising 44 with a history of early onset pre-eclampsia and 46 with a history of uncomplicated…
Comparison
History of early onset pre-eclampsia vs History of uncomplicated pregnancy
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Joint and skin stiffness may be constitutionally higher after early pre-eclampsia; leaves open long-term cardiovascular implications.
Is a history of early onset pre-eclampsia associated with increased stiffness of the arterial wall, joints, and skin compared to uncomplicated pregnancy?
Women with a history of pre-eclampsia exhibit constitutionally determined higher stiffness of connective tissues, though arterial stiffness differences are attenuated after adjusting for blood pressure.
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