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More Bad News Re: PreEclampsia

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.

English - January 27, 2024 16:11 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 252 ratings
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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) affect 5 to 15% of women worldwide, and their increasing incidence is likely related to the growing levels of obesity, metabolic syndrome and advancing maternal age. It is widely accepted that women who have preeclampsia are at increased risk of future hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and even diabetes in later life. But what is the association between HDP and dementia? In this episode, we will review the latest data from a systematic review and meta-analysis published on January 24, 2024 in the AJOG.