Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Increased CVD Risk Later in Life
Established CVD risk factors account for 57 and 84% of the increased rate of CVD for preeclampsia, gestational hypertension
Pregnancy
BP Trajectory May ID Risk for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Risk for hypertensive disorder of pregnancy increased in women with increase or little or no decline in blood pressure early in pregnancy
Aspirin Underutilized for Preeclampsia Prevention
Findings reported among women at high risk due to prepregnancy diabetes, obesity, and/or chronic hypertension
Hypertension-Related Maternal Mortality Up for Chronic HTN
Maternal mortality rate related to chronic hypertension increased by 9.2% annually in the United States from 1979 to 2018
Lupus Nephritis Remission Predicts Good Pregnancy Outcomes
A complete renal remission duration of more than 18 months was associated with good pregnancy outcomes and lower odds of lupus nephritis relapse.
Merck’s COVID-19 Pill Appears Effective, but May Pose Pregnancy Risks: FDA
Given safety concerns, FDA scientists said Merck has agreed the drug will not be used in children.
Phone App May Improve Aspirin Use to Prevent Preeclampsia in Women at Risk
App may improve identification of women’s risk factors and remind women of aspirin recommendation
Hypertension in Offspring Tied to Maternal Hypertension, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Offspring exposed to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in gestation and those with maternal hypertension should be considered an elevated risk group, investigators concluded.
Study IDs Pregnancy Complications in the US Tied to the Pandemic
Higher risks for gestational hypertension, poor fetal growth, preeclampsia seen in pregnant women with commercial health insurance
Preterm Delivery May Up Risk for Chronic Hypertension in Women
Risk for hypertension increased within first 10 years after delivery and remained elevated at least 40 years later
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