44% of Women with HDP Develop Chronic Hypertension Within 10 Years: Missed Opportunities in Postpartum Care
Background
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, complicate 5-10% of pregnancies and confer a 2-4 fold increased risk of future cardiovascular disease. Despite guidelines recommending postpartum blood pressure monitoring, real-world data on the long-term impact of early antihypertensive treatment remain scarce. This population-based study provides critical insights into the decade-long cardiovascular trajectories of 108,906 French women with HDP.
Study Design
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