Impaired Flow-Mediated Dilation Before, During, and After Preeclampsia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Endothelial dysfunction is believed to play a critical role in preeclampsia; however, it is unclear whether this dysfunction precedes the pregnancy or is caused by pathophysiological events in early pregnancy. It is also unclear for how long vascular dysfunction may persist postpartum and whether it...

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Published in:	Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. 1979) Vol. 67; no. 2; pp. 415 - 423
Main Authors:	Weissgerber, Tracey L, Milic, Natasa M, Milin-Lazovic, Jelena S, Garovic, Vesna D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-2016
Subjects:	Blood Flow Velocity - physiology Brachial Artery - physiopathology Endothelium, Vascular - physiopathology Female Humans Pre-Eclampsia - physiopathology Pregnancy Vasodilation - physiology cardiovascular disease endothelium flow-mediated dilation preeclampsia hypertension pregnancy
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