Chronic Hypertension in Women after Perinatal Exposure to Preeclampsia, Being Born Small for Gestational Age or Preterm

ConclusionsPerinatal exposure to preeclampsia, being born SGA or preterm is independently associated with increased risk of chronic hypertension. The highest risk was seen after exposure to preeclampsia, especially if combined with SGA or preterm birth.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Linda Lindstr öm, Rolv Skjærven, Eva Bergman, Maria Lundgren, Kari Klungsøyr, Sven Cnattingius, Anna‐Karin Wikström Tags: Original Article Source Type: research