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Association Between Preeclampsia and Blood Pressure in Offspring: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Min XuHai-Xia WangPing ZuNan JiangJing-Feng BianJi-Rong XuWei LuoPeng Zhu
Published in: Current hypertension reports (2024)
Of 2550 publications identified, 23 studies were included. The meta-analysis indicated that preeclampsia increases the potential risk of hypertension in offspring. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was 2.0 mm Hg (95% CI: 1.2, 2.8) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was 1.4 mm Hg (95% CI: 0.9, 1.9) higher in offspring exposed to pre-eclampsia in utero, compared to those born to normotensive mothers. The correlations were similar in stratified analyses of children and adolescents by sex, geographic area, ages, and gestational age. During childhood and young adulthood, the offspring of pregnant women with preeclampsia are at an increased risk of high BP. It is crucial to monitor their BP.
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