Your Heart Health as a Preeclampsia Survivor

[@MrsC48]

I had pre-eclampsia/HELLP syndrome in 1994 at 33 years of age. At discharge, 4 days after emergency C-section at 32 weeks, my BPs were still running 200s/100s. I was not discharged on any meds for BP and just had a regular 6-week postpartum visit with my ob/gyn. I hope things have changed since then and women are more closely monitored postpartum. Today. I take a diuretic and a beta blocker for blood pressure and will be on those meds for life. I started BP meds in my late 40s.

[@ashasaraguru979]

Did u ever had any heart disease symptoms at all, sorry for asking a personal question but I am a preeclampsia survivor with a strong family history of heart disease I too was diagnosed with Blood Pressure after my 6 weeks of postpartum checkup

[@MrsC48]

@@ashasaraguru979 I only have the high blood pressure. I just turned 63, so doing well. Hope it stays that way!

[@ashasaraguru979]

@@MrsC48 Thanks for your kind reply. Wish you a long life with a good health.

[@louisefourie4409]

Can Hellp syndrome cause heart failure in later life

[@PreeclampsiaFoundation]

Sorry if this is something you or a loved one is currently experiencing. Yes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy like preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome are risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart failure later in life. We have a great resource on our website at preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke for more information.