Early ‐onset Preeclampsia in Lupus Pregnancy

ConclusionWomen with SLE are at increased risk of early‐onset preeclampsia and this increased risk may be independent of the traditional risk factors such as pregestational hypertension, APS, BMI, or smoking. Women with SLE during pregnancy should be closely monitored for early‐onset preeclampsia and future research needs to identify the non‐traditional preeclampsia factors that might cause this serious outcome.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - October 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Julia F. Simard, Elizabeth V. Arkema, Cathina Nguyen, Elisabet Svenungsson, Anna ‐Karin Wikström, Kristin Palmsten, Jane E. Salmon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research