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[Preeclampsia: A challenge also for cardiologists]

M Cournot1, O Lairez2, B Medzech3

  • 1Services de cardiologie et de gynécologie-obstétrique, centre hospitalier Gabriel Martin, Saint-Paul, France; Inserm, UMR 1188 Diabète athérothrombose thérapies Réunion Océan Indien (DéTROI), université de La Réunion, Saint-Denis de La Réunion, France.

Annales De Cardiologie Et D'Angeiologie
|May 23, 2018
PubMed

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Preeclampsia is a systemic vascular disease, not just an obstetrical condition. Cardiologists should be involved in screening, prevention, and long-term cardiovascular care for women with preeclampsia.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Perinatal Medicine

Background:

  • Preeclampsia traditionally managed solely by OB/GYNs.
  • Recognized as a systemic inflammatory and vascular disease.
  • Identified as a lifelong cardiovascular risk factor for women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Provide an overview of preeclampsia definition, identification, and management.
  • Highlight the evolving understanding of preeclampsia.
  • Advocate for increased cardiologist involvement in preeclampsia care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current state-of-art in preeclampsia.
  • Analysis of evidence supporting cardiologist roles.
  • Discussion of screening, prevention, and follow-up strategies.

Main Results:

  • Preeclampsia requires a multidisciplinary approach beyond obstetrics.
  • Early identification and management are crucial.
  • Cardiologists play a vital role in long-term cardiovascular health.

Conclusions:

  • Preeclampsia necessitates integrated care involving cardiology.
  • Screening and prevention strategies should include cardiovascular risk assessment.
  • Long-term follow-up by cardiologists is essential for women with a history of preeclampsia.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular riskHypertensionPreeclampsiaPreventionPréventionPrééclampsieRisque cardiovasculaireSanté des femmesWomen health

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