How pre-pregnancy health affects pregnancy complications and heart health later on
Intersections of pre-pregnancy cardiometabolic risk factors, preeclampsia and cardiovascular disease in a lifecourse framework
This study is looking at how health issues like being overweight or having high blood pressure before pregnancy might lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition during pregnancy, and it aims to find out how these factors can affect heart health for women after they give birth, so we can improve care and prevention for those who experience it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014058 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between pre-pregnancy cardiometabolic risk factors, such as obesity and hypertension, and the development of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. It aims to identify different types of preeclampsia using advanced machine learning techniques and to assess how these risk factors influence heart health in women after pregnancy. By analyzing clinical measures and biomarkers, the study seeks to understand long-term cardiovascular risks associated with preeclampsia. This research will provide valuable insights that could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for affected women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and have pre-existing cardiometabolic risk factors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have any cardiometabolic risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing preeclampsia and reducing long-term cardiovascular risks in women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between pregnancy complications and long-term health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Minhas, Anum — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Minhas, Anum
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.