Elastic properties of ascending aorta and ventricular–arterial coupling in women with previous pregnancy complicated by HELLP syndrome

Conclusions: We found a significant overlap between the aortic elastic properties in women with a history of preeclampsia and those with a previous HELLP syndrome, suggesting a common pathophysiologic pathway. However, women who experienced HELLP syndrome showed a higher blood pressure than other cases and controls, probably determining larger aortas. In addition, VAC was more altered in the HELLP group than in the others because of a higher Ea and a lower Ees.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Vessels Source Type: research