Death rates from ischemic heart disease in women with a history of hypertension in pregnancy

Background. Evidence about the influence of hypertension in pregnancy on later health and in particular the risk of cardiovascular disorders is conflicting, although a link has been suggested. In a population‐based study with a long follow‐up time the potential association between hypertension in pregnancy, preeclampsia and eclampsia with increased death rates from ischemic heart disease (IHD) was investigated.

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