In:
Journal of the American Heart Association, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 9, No. 19 ( 2020-10-06)
Abstract:
During uncomplicated pregnancy, left ventricular remodeling occurs in an eccentric way. In contrast, during preeclamptic gestation, the left ventricle hypertrophies concentrically, concurrent with loss in circulatory volume and increased blood pressure. Concentric cardiac structure persists in a substantial proportion of women and may be associated with pressure and volume load after preeclampsia. We hypothesize that low volume load, as indicated by plasma volume (PV) after preeclampsia and increased pressure load, is associated with remote concentric remodeling. Methods and Results In this longitudinal cohort study, we included 100 formerly preeclamptic women. Two visits were performed: at 0.8 years postpartum and at 4.8 years postpartum. During visit 1, we measured blood pressure and PV (I 125 dilution technique, low PV ≤48 mL/kg lean body mass). During the second visit, we assessed cardiac geometry by cardiac ultrasound. Concentric remodeling was defined as relative wall thickness 〉 0.42 and left ventricular mass index ≤95 g/m 2 . We adjusted multivariable analysis for primiparity, systolic blood pressure, PV mL/kg lean body mass, and antihypertensive medication at visit 1. Low PV is associated with remote concentric remodeling (odds ratio [OR], 4.37; 95% CI, 1.06–17.40; and adjusted OR, 4.67; 95% CI, 1.02–21.42). Arterial pressure load (systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressure) is also associated with development of concentric remodeling (OR, 1.15 [95% CI, 0.99–1.35] ; OR, 1.24 [95% CI, 0.98–1.58]; and OR, 1.20 [95% CI, 0.98–1.47] , respectively). Conclusions In former preeclamptic women, development toward left ventricular concentric remodeling is associated with low volume load and increased pressure load.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2047-9980
DOI:
10.1161/JAHA.119.015043
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2020
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