Saturday, January 12, 2008

Beware of pregnancy-induced hypertension sequels

A new study shows that patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension after suffering from hypertension and stroke, the risk will increase. British researchers found that a history of hypertension in pregnancy women susceptible to hypertension and stroke. and a history of preeclampsia women more dangerous. Published its findings in the recently published "British Medical Association Journal." Primipara pregnancy-induced hypertension or preeclampsia incidence of nearly 30%. Preeclampsia cases, no symptoms, blood pressure rose to dangerous high-value, pre-eclampsia can progress to eclampsia, endangering the lives of mother and child. Pre-eclampsia is the top cause of maternal mortality, the incidence of early maternal rate of 5%. a history of preeclampsia women pregnant again when the disease rate of 1-2%. In this study, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, the researchers of 1951-70 Aberdeen area between 3593 initial women delivery of health questionnaires, hospital records and medical examination results were analyzed retrospectively. At this time these women had an average age of over 60 years old. Study found that pregnancy-induced hypertension or preeclampsia in women after years of suffering from high blood pressure increase the risk, Even 50 years after its due to hypertension - related diseases and hospitalization probability remains high, a history of preeclampsia women's stroke risk is pregnant women with normal blood pressure of four times. Researchers point out that doctors should be aware of the history of pregnancy-induced hypertension in women after years of suffering from cardiovascular disease risk will increase. Hypertension is a treatable disease, for pregnant women with hypertension should be considered as high-risk groups. Hypertension do early detection and treatment, thereby reducing stroke and heart disease incidence.

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