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    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Nephrology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Preeclampsia is increasingly linked to long-term cardiovascular and renal disease.
    • Microalbuminuria is also associated with increased risks of chronic cardiovascular and renal conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of women with persistent significant proteinuria 6 weeks postpartum.
    • To identify women at higher risk for long-term cardiovascular and renal complications following preeclampsia.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 219 women with a history of preeclampsia were evaluated 6 weeks postpartum.
    • Measurements included blood pressure, serum electrolytes, and urine protein creatinine ratio (PCR).

    Main Results:

    • 4.1% of women exhibited clinically significant proteinuria (PCR > 50 mg/mmol) at 6 weeks postpartum.
    • Higher antenatal PCR was associated with persistent proteinuria post-delivery (p=0.003).
    • Blood pressure and eGFR at 6 weeks did not correlate with persistent proteinuria, though a trend towards lower antenatal eGFR and higher serum creatinine was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • A small but significant proportion of women have persistent proteinuria 6 weeks after preeclampsia.
    • This group may represent individuals with an elevated risk for future cardiovascular and renal disease.
    • Postnatal monitoring for proteinuria is crucial for identifying at-risk women.