It is important that care providers recognize that increased blood pressure during gestation increases a woman's chances of developing cardiovascular problems later in life. To that end, authors from the Mayo Clinic have brought together data that support this association. As we lack large-scale studies of prevention strategies, Garovic and Hayman recommend that women who have had hypertensive pregnancies should be carefully monitored after pregnancy for risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
- Vesna D Garovic
- Suzanne R Hayman
