ISSN 2409-5834

Pregnancy-Related Hypertension Problems Are a Major Risk Factor for Developing Cardiovascular Disease Later in Life.

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Muhammad Hashim Kalwar ,Ahmed Noor ,Iram Jehan Balouch ,Samir Rehman ,Sarfraz Hussain Sahito ,Ghulam Abbas Shaikh

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Background: Pregnancy-related hypertension disorders are a major global health concern, affecting approximately 5% to 10% of pregnancies. Compared to women without similar troubles, those with these diseases had a higher chance of developing cardiovascular disease later on. Preeclampsia is distinct among these conditions as the most severe kind. Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are known to influence maternal morbidity and mortality. According to a World Health Organization survey between 2004 and 2008, hypertensive pregnancy problems were reported at 2.7%.

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