Preeclampsia and long-term risk of cardiovascular disease: what do obstetrician-gynecologists know?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preeclampsia (PE), a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy affects 2-8% of women and is associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk later in life. There is little information about the knowledge of obstetrician-gynecologists in German outpatient care setting regarding the future health risk of PE and knowledge of the current guidelines on treatment and counseling patients post PE. This study aimed to assess whether obstetrician-gynecologists are aware of PE's association with maternal long-term adverse outcomes and providing appropriate counseling.

Methods

A random sample of 500 obstetrician-gynecologists in the federal state of Lower Saxony was mailed a survey and a reminder with a second copy of the survey. The questionnaire elicited both personal i

SUBMITTER: Heidrich MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3605330 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature