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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025

Healthcare providers' awareness and management of cardiovascular risks in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes.

Sarah Halmer, Sophie Fohleitner, Franziska Jutz, Sascha Klee, Constance Busvine, Barbara Wichert-Schmitt, Susanne Schubert, Birgit Pfaller

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Sarah HalmerDepartment of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria.
Sophie FohleitnerKarl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria.
Franziska JutzKarl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria.
Sascha KleeDivision of Biostatistics and Data Science, Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria.
Constance BusvineKarl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria.
Barbara Wichert-SchmittDepartment of Cardiology and Medical Intensive Care, Kepler University Hospital, Krankenhausstraße 9, 4021, Linz, Austria.
Susanne SchubertKarl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria.
Birgit PfallerDepartment of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria. birgit.pfaller@kl.ac.at.ORCID 0000-0002-2721-6624

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and the mortality rate and prognosis of CVD in women are worse compared to men. Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes (APOs) are frequently overlooked sex-specific risk factors for CVD and affect up to one in five pregnant women. This study evaluated healthcare providers'(HCPs) awareness of the long-term cardiovascular risk associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in Austria between March and August 2022 to assess HCPs' knowledge, follow-up recommendations, and counseling regarding cardiovascular risk following APOs. The respondents were divided into general medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&G), general internal medicine, and cardiology.

resultsOf the 175 responses, 20% (n = 35) were from general medicine, 39% (n = 68) from O&G, 39% (n = 69) from general internal medicine and cardiology, and 2% (n = 3) from other specialties. Although most respondents were aware of increased CVD risk following APOs, significant knowledge gaps were identified, particularly concerning the prevalence and timing of CVD onset after APOs. Over 50% do not counsel women with APOs on cardiovascular risk reduction strategies and approximately half do not counsel on the risk of recurrence of APOs. Less than 20% provide women with written follow-up information. Differences in expertise were observed among specialties, with O&G demonstrating the highest level of knowledge.

conclusionThis study identified knowledge gaps among HCPs in postpartum care for women with APOs highlighting the importance of standardized follow-up programs and the need for targeted education for HCPs.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesDiabetes, GestationalHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHypertension, Pregnancy-InducedPhysiciansAdolescentAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelAustriaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHeart Disease Risk FactorsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPregnancy OutcomeAdverse pregnancy outcomeCardiovascular diseasePostpartum carePreeclampsiaScreening

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