April 22, 2026 · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.70251

Long-Term Cardiovascular Impact of Postpartum Treatment After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Population-Based Cohort Study

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The authors aimed to determine the long-term cardiovascular effects of early antihypertensive treatment following Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP). Their findings indicate that women who received such treatment had a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular complications over a 10-year period compared to those who did not, with 44% of treated women developing chronic hypertension. This highlights the need for better identification and management of high-risk women during the postpartum period to prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

Emmanuel Simon, Solène Tapia, Sonia Bechraoui-Quantin, Jonathan Cottenet, Basky Thilaganathan, Catherine Quantin

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