Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are very common gestational conditions among pregnant individuals worldwide. These individuals are diagnosed with high blood pressure (after 20 weeks of gestation), proteinuria/end-stage organ disease, and may include seizures. These conditions can put the mother and fetus at risk. A review of literature has shown that there is an association between cardiovascular defects among the neurodivergent population, where these individuals have a higher risk of developing atrial septal defects and ventricular septal defects. The Rowan-Virtua Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center patient population will be used to investigate whether preeclampsia/eclampsia in mothers is indicative of higher congenital heart disease (CHD) in their neurodivergent children to achieve better quality of care. As a first step towards exploring the relationship between preeclampsia/eclampsia and CHD in the neurodivergent population, the current literature was reviewed. The results and the emergent future plan of research are presented.
Keywords
Eclampsia, Pre-Eclampsia, Neurodivergent, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Congenital Heart Defects, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Disciplines
Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases | Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Health and Medical Administration | Maternal and Child Health | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Pediatrics | Women's Health
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Cardiology Commons, Cardiovascular Diseases Commons, Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Commons, Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Maternal and Child Health Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Pediatrics Commons, Women's Health Commons
Is There an Association Between Preeclampsia/Eclampsia and Congenital Heart Disease Among the Neurodivergent Population?
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are very common gestational conditions among pregnant individuals worldwide. These individuals are diagnosed with high blood pressure (after 20 weeks of gestation), proteinuria/end-stage organ disease, and may include seizures. These conditions can put the mother and fetus at risk. A review of literature has shown that there is an association between cardiovascular defects among the neurodivergent population, where these individuals have a higher risk of developing atrial septal defects and ventricular septal defects. The Rowan-Virtua Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center patient population will be used to investigate whether preeclampsia/eclampsia in mothers is indicative of higher congenital heart disease (CHD) in their neurodivergent children to achieve better quality of care. As a first step towards exploring the relationship between preeclampsia/eclampsia and CHD in the neurodivergent population, the current literature was reviewed. The results and the emergent future plan of research are presented.