It is now more appreciated that women who suffer pre-eclampsia have long-term increase risk of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore these women need to be aware of this life-long increased risk.
Women who had pre-eclampsia should be evaluated at least once in cardiology clinic to review there current risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Education about how to mitigate the risk of heart disease should emphasize a healthy lifestyle.
| Disease | Long-Term Risk |
| Hypertension | 3.74x |
| Type 2 Diabetes | 2.28x |
| Kidney Disease | 3.35x |
| High Cholesterol | 2.5x |
| Adverse cardiac outcome | 2.0x |
Please be mindful of your risks and ensure:
- Eat healthy diet high in fiber and fresh veggies/fruit
- Avoid high salty foods
- Maintain normal body weight (BMI <25)
- Exercise 3-4x a week
- Monitor Blood Pressure and treat if home BP >130/85
- Check cholesterol (LDL) every year
- Consider obtain a coronary artery calcium score at age 50
