Intraabdominal fat insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk factors in postpartum women with a history of preeclampsia

摘要

ObjectiveWomen who develop preeclampsia have a higher risk of future cardiovascular disease and diabetes compared to women who have uncomplicated pregnancies. We hypothesized that women with prior preeclampsia would have increased visceral adiposity that would be a major determinant of their metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors.