Leila Gholizadeh
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Cardiovasc Dis Diagn
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of mortality in women. Other than traditional
CVD risk factors, some sex-specific conditions increase the burden of CVD in women. This study reviewed evidence on
associations between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) and risk of future CVD in women.
Methods: A systematic database search was carried out using predetermined search terms in MEDLINE and CINAHL. The
search was limited to the literature published in English between January 2000 and November 2016. Following the application
of study inclusion and exclusion criteria and critical appraisal of the evidence, 12 studies were included in the review.
Results: Women with a history of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are at a significantly increased risk of developing
CVD in their later life. The severity of these conditions, the order of pregnancy, and the number and time of diagnosis are
important. HDP conditions affect the risk of CVD in women both independently and synergistically with other CVD risk
factors.
Conclusion: Awareness about the associations between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and CVD risk should be raised
among women and health care providers, and women with a history of HDP are supported to improve their CVD risk profile.
Leila Gholizadeh is a lecturer at Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia. She has a cardiovascular nursing background. Her current research activities include primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, the perception of CVD risk, recovery from heart disease, patient-reported CVD outcomes, depression and heart disease, cultural factors in heart disease.
E-mail: Leila.gholizadeh@uts.edu.au
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