Long-term cerebral white and gray matter changes after preeclampsia

• Published in: Neurology Vol. 88; no. 13; p. 1256
• Main Authors: Siepmann, Timo, Boardman, Henry, Bilderbeck, Amy, Griffanti, Ludovica, Kenworthy, Yvonne, Zwager, Charlotte, McKean, David, Francis, Jane, Neubauer, Stefan, Yu, Grace Z, Lewandowski, Adam J, Sverrisdottir, Yrsa Bergmann, Leeson, Paul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 28.03.2017
• Subjects: Adult; Cardiovascular Diseases - pathology; Cerebral Cortex - diagnostic imaging; Diffusion Tensor Imaging; Female; Gray Matter - diagnostic imaging; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Middle Aged; Pre-Eclampsia - diagnostic imaging; Pre-Eclampsia - pathology; Pregnancy; White Matter - diagnostic imaging

To determine whether changes in cerebral structure are present after preeclampsia that may explain increased cerebrovascular risk in these women. We conducted a case control study in women between 5 and 15 years after either a preeclamptic or normotensive pregnancy. Brain MRI was performed. Analysis...