Risk of future cardiovascular disease in women with prior preeclampsia: a focus group study

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Authors

Ellen W. Seely · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Janet W. Rich‐Edwards · Lemuel Shattuck Hospital

Janet Lui · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Jacinda M. Nicklas · University of Colorado Denver

Aditi R. Saxena · Lemuel Shattuck Hospital

Eleni Tsigas · Preeclampsia Foundation

Sue E. Levkoff

Abstract

Women with prior preeclampsia were eager to learn about the link between preeclampsia and CVD and to take steps to reduce CVD risk. A web-based program to help women with prior preeclampsia adopt a healthy lifestyle may be an appropriate strategy for this population.

Topics & Keywords

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Maternal and fetal healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Volume 13, Issue 1, pp. 240-240

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-13-240

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