BP: blood pressure; CRP: C-reactive protein; CVD: cardiovascular
disease; HDL: high density lipoprotein; IQR: interquartile range; LDL:
low density lipoprotein; NICU: neonatal intensive care unit; PE:
preeclampsia; SD: standard deviation
ยง Comparison between participants in Ottawa
and Kingston
* Highest BP measurement following admission before delivery
**Medication started during index pregnancy or postpartum prior to
discharge from hospital
Table 3. Frequency of placental lesions by cardiovascular risk
group. Presented as n (%).