Blood pressure patterns during pregnancy predict later hypertension risk, study finds
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 18, 2025
Women with blood pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy but no mid-pregnancy drop in blood pressure face an increased risk of developing hypertension in the five years after giving birth. These women -- about 12% of the population studied -- would not be flagged as high-risk by current medical guidelines, but the new findings could help identify them as candidates for early intervention.
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