This open label, prospective observational, single-center registry is to study short-, intermediate-and long-term course of postpartum hypertension and predictors/risk factors associated with long term cardiovascular and renal risk.
Current disease management strategies will be evaluated.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* all women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
* postpartum hypertension (blood pressure measurements of systolic ≥140 and/or diastolic ≥ 90mmHg or antihypertensive therapy within the first 14 days after delivery)
* women with preexisting hypertension or
* women on antihypertensive medication
Exclusion Criteria:
* delivery \> 14 days
* lack of consent to participate in the study, language barriers or lack of general understanding
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Frequency of persistent hypertension defined by 24 hours BP measurement
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 5 years
2
Frequency of persistent hypertension defined by office blood pressure measurement (OBPM, AOBPM)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 5 years
3
Frequency of microalbuminuria
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 5 years
4
Frequency of damage to the retina of the eyes (retinopathy)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 5 years
5
Signs of hypertensive heart disease
Timeframe: up to 24 months
6
Frequency of dyslipidemia
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 5 years
7
Frequency of prediabetes/diabetes
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 5 years