Abstract
cardiovascular disease after preeclampsia, as could be explained by worse cardiovascular health. Results: Ten studies were found, ranging from 6 months to 19 years postpartum. Based on differences in cardiovascular parameters, the calculated odds-ratio for (non)fatal stroke was 1.19 (90%-CI 1.08-1.30) and for (non)fatal ischemic heart disease was 1.14 (90%-CI 0.98-1.31). Discussion: Only a small part of the observed increased risk for cardiovascular disease in former preeclamptic women can be explained by worse cardiovascular health. Although the remaining part might partially be explained by a higher prevalence of trombophilic disorders after preeclampsia, we hypothesize that preeclampsia itself also attributes to an increased cardiovascular risk, making preeclampsia a true independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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