Uteroplacental acute atherosis in preeclamptic pregnancies: Rates and clinical outcomes differ by tissue collection methods

ConclusionsPlacental bed vacuum suction provides more spiral arteries and higher AA rate, suggesting underestimation of AA in conventional pathology samples of basal plate DB biopsies and DP. The association of AA with PE-related clinical parameters varies according to tissue collection method. Longitudinal studies could elucidate whether AA also identifies women with future premature cardiovascular risk.
Source: Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research