Risk factors for pre-eclampsia in clinical practice guidelines: Comparison with the evidence.

Terteel ElawadGeorgia ScottJeffrey N BoneHelen ElwellCristina Escalona LopezVeronique FilippiMarcus Green Asma Khalil Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella Hiten D MistryKelly PickerillReshma ShanmugamJoel SingerRosemarie TownsendEleni Z TsigasMarianne VidlerMarie-Laure Volvert Peter Von Dadelszen Laura Ann Mageenull null

Published in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2022)

Pre-eclampsia risk factors in CPGs are poorly aligned with evidence, particularly for the strongest risk factor of obesity. There is a lack of distinction between risk factors identifiable in early pregnancy and those arising later. A refresh of the strategies advocated by CPGs is needed.

Keyphrases

risk factors
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
adipose tissue
clinical evaluation