P-wave and QT dispersion in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Abstract

Aim: To compare P-wave and QT dispersion values in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and controls and also in preeclampsia, chronic hypertension, and gestational hypertension separately.

Material and methods: We included 140 hypertensive pregnants and 110 healthy age-matched pregnants in this study. The hypertensive pregnants were divided into three subgroups: preeclampsia (n?=?43), chronic hypertension (n?=?51), and gestational hypertension (n?=?46). P-wave and QT dispersion values were compared between groups.

Results: Hypertensive pregnants had higher P-wave (41.74?±?5.51 vs. 37.73?±?5.62, p?p?r?=?0.409, p?r?=?0.306, p?r?=?0.390, p?r?=?0.287, p?Conclusion: In clinical practice, chronic hypertensive pregnants are generally followed up in their future life for cardiovascular disorders. Also, we recommend that we must inform and follow preeclamptic patients for future cardiovascular diseases.