Key result
Early preeclampsia linked to ~259% higher hypertension prevalence 10 years post-pregnancy versus uncomplicated pregnancy.
Why the study?
The best approach for prevention of cardiovascular disease in young women with a history of early preeclampsia is yet unclear.
Does a history of early preeclampsia increase the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors 10 years post-pregnancy compared to uncomplicated pregnancy?
Population
339 women with early preeclampsia and 332 women after uncomplicated pregnancy, 10 years post index-pregnancy
Comparison
Women with history of early preeclampsia vs women after uncomplicated pregnancy
Design
Cohort study
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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History of early preeclampsia was associated with higher hypertension prevalence at 10 years; leaves open optimal screening intervals and preventive interventions.
Cohort (n=671)
Does a history of early preeclampsia increase the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors 10 years post-pregnancy compared to uncomplicated pregnancy?
Odds Ratio: 3.59 (95% CI 2.48–5.2)
Women with a history of early preeclampsia have a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension and metabolic syndrome 10 years post-pregnancy, highlighting the need for early cardiovascular screening in this high-risk group.
Drost et al. (2011) conducted a cohort in Early preeclampsia (n=671). Early preeclampsia vs. Uncomplicated pregnancy was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (OR 3.59, 95% CI 2.48-5.20). A history of early preeclampsia was associated with an increased prevalence of hypertension at 10 years post-pregnancy compared to uncomplicated pregnancy (adjusted OR 3.59; 95% CI 2.48-5.20).
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