Impact of Preeclampsia on Long-Term Kidney Function in a Low-Resourced Setting.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) affect approximately 10% of pregnancies, with disproportionate morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Although long-term cardiovascular and kidney sequelae of preeclampsia are established in high-income settings, data from low- and middle-income countries remain scarce. We assessed incident hypertension, kidney dysfunction, and albuminuria following preeclampsia and associated risk factors.

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted at Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa, from January 2020 to October 2024. Clinical, demographic, and biochemical data were collected at delivery, first follow-up, and at 1- and 2-year visits. Logistic regression was used to assess predictors of hypertension, red

SUBMITTER: Davidson B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12769136 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature