Women who had pre-eclampsia during pregnancy are at high risk for heart attack. According to a research study published in the British Medical Journal, these women will twice likely to develop heart disease than normal women. These women should take necessary precautions to protect themselves from heart diseases.
Pre-Eclampsia:
It is a serious condition in which high blood pressure and other abnormalities develop in the second half of pregnancy. 5% of all first time pregnancies are affected by pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia accounts for 12% of pregnant women deaths all over the world. Risk for pre-eclampsia is high in women with family history of blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. Obese pregnant women are at increased risk for pre-eclampsia. Diabetes women are at 7 times more risk than normal ones. But women who took pill before pregnancy are at 50% less risk than women who did not take pill.
According to research studies, women with a history of pre-eclampsia had 4 times more risk of developing high blood pressure and two times more risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It is better for doctors to prescribe preventive treatment to reduce heart disease risk. The women with a history of pre-eclampsia should modify their diet and lifestyle to decrease heart disease risk in later life.
Weight reduction is the best method to reduce the risk of developing pre-eclampsia and its complications.
Pregnant women should follow following precautions:
1. Stop smoking and alcoholism.
2. Take less salt diet.
3. Daily exercise for 30-45 minutes is necessary.
Prevention is better than cure.
