The maternal health clinic: an initiative for cardiovascular risk identification in women with pregnancy-related complications

Cusimano, Maria C.; Pudwell, Jessica; Roddy, Michelle; Cho, Chan-Kyung Jane; Smith, Graeme N.

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2013.12.001

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“…The authors concluded that while the majority of physicians were aware of the risk, weaknesses existed in the follow-up and consultations of these patients 16. In another study by Cusimano et al, 17 women with common obstetric complications were referred to a clinic for complete lifetime risk assessment for CVD. The authors suggest that this assessment identifies postpartum patients susceptible for CVD and may be effective for primary prevention strategy 17…”

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Long-term maternal atherosclerotic morbidity in women with pre-eclampsia

Kessous

Shoham‐Vardi

Pariente

et al. 2015

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Long-term maternal atherosclerotic morbidity in women with pre-eclampsia

Kessous

Shoham‐Vardi

Pariente

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“…Mosca et al (2006) found that women who believed themselves to be at high risk of CVD were more likely to seek healthcare. Women are often distracted caring for others and put their own needs last; however, during the postpartum period they may be motivated to embrace lifestyle changes (Cusimano, Pudwell, Roddy, Cho, & Smith, 2014;Mosca et al, 2006). Preeclampsia is not just a disease of pregnancy, but one that affects a woman throughout her lifespan as well as the children of the affected pregnancy.…”

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Cardiovascular Implications of Preeclampsia

Burgess

Founds

2016

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of women in the United States. Many healthcare providers are unaware of sex-specific factors that affect the development of CVD. Nursing care for women with a history of preeclampsia and their children is presented. Preeclampsia affects 4% to 8% of all pregnancies. Rates have increased by 25% over the past 2 decades. Research supports the link between preeclampsia and risk of future CVD in women and the children of affected pregnancies. Appropriate preconception, prenatal and postpartum education, and surveillance are necessary to improve the long-term health of both mother and infant. Currently, there are no evidence-based interventions specific to the prevention of CVD for women and their children who have been affected by preeclampsia. However, women who have had preeclampsia may require yearly risk factor assessment and education regarding cardiovascular prevention strategies such as smoking cessation, increased physical activity, importance of a healthy diet, and maintenance of a healthy weight. Preeclampsia should be acknowledged by healthcare providers as a CVD risk factor. Appropriate monitoring, education, and CVD preventive strategies need to be implemented with this population and their children.

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“…11,12 Gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia occurs in approximately 6-8% of pregnancies. 13 The Cardiovascular Health After Maternal Placental Syndromes (CHAMPS) trial demonstrated a 12-fold increased risk of CVD in women who had a pregnancy complicated by pre-eclampsia.…”

Section: Impact Of Pregnancy Complications On Cardiovascular Riskmentioning

confidence: 99%