Subtypes of Hypertension 2 to 7 Years After First Pregnancy

The authors aimed to investigate the prevalence of different hypertensive subtypes (isolated diastolic, isolated systolic, and combined systolic-diastolic hypertension) in women 2 to 7 years after their first pregnancy, particularly in relation to prior hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. They found that isolated diastolic hypertension was the most common subtype, and women with a history of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy had a significantly higher risk of both combined systolic-diastolic and isolated diastolic hypertension. This highlights the potential for targeted cardiovascular risk reduction in postpartum women, especially those with a history of pregnancy-related hypertension.