Long-term effects of preeclampsia on maternal cardiovascular health and postpartum utilization of primary care: an observational claims data study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Preeclampsia occurs in up to 15% of pregnancies and constitutes a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This observational cohort study aimed to examine the association between preeclamptic pregnancies and cardiovascular outcomes as well as primary and specialized care utilization after delivery.

Methods

Using statutory claims data we identified women with singleton live births between 2010 and 2017. Main outcomes included the occurrence of either hypertension or cardiovascular disease after one or more preeclamptic pregnancies, number of contacts to a general practitioner or cardiologist after delivery and prescribed antihypertensive medication. Data were analyzed using Cox proportional hazard regression models adjusted for maternal age, diabetes, dyslipidem

SUBMITTER: Haßdenteufel K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9836976 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature