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Prepregnancy Lipids Predict HDP Risk

A large Swedish cohort found cardiometabolic biomarkers measured up to decades before pregnancy were associated with hypertensive disorders — with risk apparent even below standard diagnostic thresholds.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 5, 2026

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    Study involved 35,189 nulliparous women.

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    5.5% developed hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).

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    Lipid biomarkers indicate significant HDP risk.

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    Mixed results found for glucose-related biomarkers.

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    Inflammatory markers showed selective associations.

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    Caution in interpretation due to observational nature.

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    Findings suggest expanded risk assessment in prenatal care.

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    Lead researcher: Angelika Qvick, MD.

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Prepregnancy Lipids Predict HDP Risk

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 5, 2026

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