Hypertensive disease of pregnancy

Take Charge of Your Future Health After a Preeclamptic Pregnancy

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Women's health, Health, Maternal health, Midwifery, Human pregnancy, Obstetrics, Pre-eclampsia, Complication, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Reproductive health, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy

The health risk does not end with the delivery of her baby.

Key Points: 
  • The health risk does not end with the delivery of her baby.
  • "As patient advocates, we urge women to take charge of their health not just during pregnancy, but for the rest of their lives.
  • "While having had preeclampsia does put a woman at risk for future complications, there is so much she can do to take charge and positively influence her future health to prevent problems from occurring at all.
  • The Society is allied to its high-quality journal Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Women\'s Cardiovascular Health .

Preeclampsia: Beyond Pregnancy

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Women's health, Maternal health, Human pregnancy, Human reproduction, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia, Maternal death, Preterm birth, Pregnancy, Intrauterine hypoxia, Complications of pregnancy

b'MELBOURNE, Fla., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is a leading cause of premature birth and a major contributor to adverse maternal outcomes and maternal death.

Key Points: 
  • b'MELBOURNE, Fla., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is a leading cause of premature birth and a major contributor to adverse maternal outcomes and maternal death.
  • In 2013, they created The Preeclampsia Registry which now has 7,000 participants and has fueled dozens of research studies.
  • After a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia, women have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related mortality.
  • We envision a world where preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and babies.

SMFM Conference and Publications Highlight the Challenges and Complexities of Diagnosing and Managing Preeclampsia

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Women's health, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Medical emergencies, Pre-eclampsia

Preeclampsia was the focus of this years Presidents Workshop at the SMFM 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, co-hosted by the Preeclampsia Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Preeclampsia was the focus of this years Presidents Workshop at the SMFM 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, co-hosted by the Preeclampsia Foundation.
  • The SMFM Presidents Workshop highlighted the latest research in diagnosing and managing patients with preeclampsia.
  • The session titled Gray Zone Preeclampsia confirmed and highlighted the challenges of diagnosing preeclampsia due to non-specific symptoms, overlap with other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and limited diagnostic tools.
  • Other sessions focused on the promise of biomarkers and multi-omics as part of the ongoing research on preeclampsia.

High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Linked to Worse Memory 15 Years Later

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Women's health, Health, Maternal health, Human pregnancy, Gestational hypertension, Pre-eclampsia, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Eclampsia, Pregnancy, Hypertension, Blood pressure, Gestational age

A total of 481 women had pregnancies with normal blood pressure and 115 women developed high blood pressure problems during pregnancy.

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  • A total of 481 women had pregnancies with normal blood pressure and 115 women developed high blood pressure problems during pregnancy.
  • Of those, 70% had gestational hypertension, which is high blood pressure that starts after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women who previously had normal blood pressure.
  • The other 30% had pre-eclampsia, which was defined as high blood pressure along with increased protein levels in the urine that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
  • Future studies are needed to determine whether early treatment of high blood pressure can prevent cognitive problems in women with a history of high blood pressure in pregnancy."

Advocates Seek Progress on Preeclampsia Biomarker Development

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Monday, September 28, 2020
Women's health, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia

MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Preeclampsia Foundation is urgently calling for the development of biomarker tests for simple, rapid, and accurate diagnosis and prediction of preeclampsia, a life-threatening hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Preeclampsia Foundation is urgently calling for the development of biomarker tests for simple, rapid, and accurate diagnosis and prediction of preeclampsia, a life-threatening hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
  • "Sadly, healthcare providers have limited tools to diagnose preeclampsia," says Eleni Tsigas, CEO.
  • If we are going to improve the care and treatment of preeclampsia, providers need more sophisticated tools."
  • We envision a world where preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and their babies.

Preeclampsia Threatens Lives, Advocates Dedicate 20 years to Creating Awareness

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Women's health, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia

Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, annually claiming the lives of 76,000 women and 500,000 babies worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, annually claiming the lives of 76,000 women and 500,000 babies worldwide.
  • A group of committed survivors took up the cause to educate women and advance research, and the Preeclampsia Foundation was incorporated.
  • The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia, an event to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation's work, is typically held in nearly 40 U.S. cities.
  • "With 60% of maternal deaths due to preeclampsia considered preventable2, our work is far from done," says Tsigas.

NBA Star Ja Morant and KK Dixon Serve as National Promise Walk Co-Chairs for the Preeclampsia Foundation, Revealing Their Harrowing Birth Story

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Women's health, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia, Ja Morant

She and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant were looking forward to welcoming their daughter until KK's health suddenly began to take a turn.

Key Points: 
  • She and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant were looking forward to welcoming their daughter until KK's health suddenly began to take a turn.
  • KK especially wants young black women to know the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia .
  • KK, Ja and baby Kaari will be the honorary chairs for the national Promise Walk for Preeclampsia, the Preeclampsia Foundation's signature fundraiser, which will be held virtually on Saturday, August 29, celebrating the Foundation's 20th anniversary.
  • We envision a world where preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and babies.

Global Partners Focus Attention on the Importance of Blood Pressure on World Preeclampsia Day

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Women's health, Health, Medicine, Human reproduction, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Complications of pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia, Complication, Pregnancy, Hypertension, Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1, Hypertensive emergency

To raise awareness about this life-threatening complication of pregnancy, several global maternal health organizations have joined forces for the fourth annual World Preeclampsia Day Friday, May 22, and invite others to join the call to action.

Key Points: 
  • To raise awareness about this life-threatening complication of pregnancy, several global maternal health organizations have joined forces for the fourth annual World Preeclampsia Day Friday, May 22, and invite others to join the call to action.
  • World Preeclampsia Day's message is Check, Know, Share, a campaign to teach women how to take their blood pressure, understand their numbers, and talk to their healthcare provider about treatment.
  • Preeclampsia is a multi-system syndrome, marked by elevated blood pressure and usually, but not always, protein in the urine.
  • We envision a world where preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and babies.

Blood Pressure Key to Healthy Pregnancy

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Women's health, Medicine, Branches of biology, Health, Hypertension, Medical emergencies, Pre-eclampsia, RTT, Complication, Blood pressure, Sphygmomanometer, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy

Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading indicator of preeclampsia, a dangerous complication of pregnancy, life-threatening to both mother and her baby.

Key Points: 
  • Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading indicator of preeclampsia, a dangerous complication of pregnancy, life-threatening to both mother and her baby.
  • "Preeclampsia can happen to any woman, any pregnancy," said Eleni Tsigas, CEO of the Preeclampsia Foundation.
  • Thus, the importance of at home blood pressure monitoring".
  • Healthcare providers may have specific instructions for their patients, if not, women are encouraged to take twice daily readings, download a blood pressure log, and view a how to properly take your blood pressure at home video at www.preeclampsia.org/blood-pressure .

Research Funding Available for Preeclampsia and Related Pregnancy Disorders

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Women's health, RTT, Health, Medical emergencies, Human reproduction, Medicine, Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Obstetrics, Pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, Hypertension, Pregnancy

The Preeclampsia Foundation will award up to two medical research Vision Grants to study preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, up to $20,000 USD each.

Key Points: 
  • The Preeclampsia Foundation will award up to two medical research Vision Grants to study preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, up to $20,000 USD each.
  • Vision Grants are intended to provide initial funding for novel, innovative research by promising young investigators that will advance progress towards detection, prevention, or treatment of preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
  • About the Preeclampsia Foundation Vision Grant Award program:Funds medical research pertaining to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
  • As an affiliate of the U.S. based Preeclampsia Foundation, its mission is to raise awareness and advance education and research of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.