Early preeclampsia is associated with persistence of hypertension 3 months postpartum in women: an observational study at a tertiary hospital in Brazil

Early preeclampsia is associated with persistence of hypertension 3 months postpartum in women: an observational study at a tertiary hospital in Brazil

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the persistence of hypertension at three months postpartum in women who experienced preeclampsia during pregnancy. Methods: A prospective observational study at Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, included 24 women. Blood pressure me...

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Main Authors: Gustavo Moleiro Tallarico, Priscila Oliveira Barbosa, Luiz Sérgio Lima-Junior, Ricardo Carvalho Cavalli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia 2025-08-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
Subjects:
Hypertension
Postpartum period
Pre-eclampsia
Pregnancy
Blood pressure
Antihypertensive agents
Risk factors
Prevalence
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-72032025000100226&lng=en&tlng=en
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Summary:Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the persistence of hypertension at three months postpartum in women who experienced preeclampsia during pregnancy. Methods: A prospective observational study at Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, included 24 women. Blood pressure measurements and/or antihypertensive use were assessed, alongside risk factors such as body mass index (BMI), heart rate, lipid profile and C-reactive protein (CRP). Data on demographic, obstetric and lifestyle factors were also collected. Results: Out of 24 postpartum women enrolled in this study, 15 (62.5%) of participants remained hypertensive three months after delivery. Women with early-onset preeclampsia had a 2.36-fold increased risk of persistent hypertension at three months postpartum. No significant differences were found among risk factors for persistent hypertension. Conclusion: Our results indicate a high prevalence of persistent hypertension in women with preeclampsia in Brazil. The findings highlight the need for extended monitoring specially in early onset preeclampsia and targeted lifestyle interventions.
ISSN:0100-7203

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