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Strategic Roadmap to Address High Rates of Hypertension-related Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Black Women
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal mortality and can put both mother and baby at risk for problems during pregnancy. Women who had HDPs have postpartum risk...
Although underlying causes of preeclampsia are not fully understood, there is evidence suggesting a strong genetic component. Genetic risk factors for blood pressure have been shown to contribute to...
High blood pressure (above 120/80 mm Hg) during pregnancy was linked to a greater chance of developing long-term health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease...
Planned early-term delivery in individuals with mild chronic hypertension was not associated with a reduction in adverse maternal outcomes but was associated with an increase in some neonatal complica...
This study shows a link between preeclampsia and long-term brain health. Preeclampsia can affect the brain including experiencing changes in cognitive performance and a greater rate of cognitive decli...
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What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least...
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