Considerable progress has been made over the past few years in understanding the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. In particular, the contribution of the circulating antiangiogenic factors soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 and endoglin to the vascular and glomerular dysfunction of pre-eclampsia has been recognized. Inspired by these findings, Alexandre Hertig and colleagues from France, the US and Switzerland propose an updated and standardized protocol for the post-delivery follow-up of women with pregnancy-induced hypertension or pre-eclampsia.
- Alexandre Hertig
- Suzanne Watnick
- Eric Rondeau
