Awareness of obstetricians for long-term risks in women with a history of preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are still a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Women with a history of preeclampsia have an increased risk for future cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, renal disease as well as diabetes mellitus. There is little knowledge on postpartum risk management. The aim of this study was to assess follow-up care for patients after pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome.

Methods

This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the current recommendations of obstetricians in Austria regarding follow-up care, long-term risk counselling and risk of recurrence in future pregnancies after preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome. Data were collected using a survey, based on recommendations given by t

SUBMITTER: Palmrich P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8918160 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature