Early childhood blood pressure trajectories in very low birth weight offspring: is there a legacy of maternal hypertension?

In this cohort of VLBW preterm children, maternal HDP was associated with modest differences in blood pressure, though not statistically significant. These findings suggest that the cardiovascular effects of prenatal hypertensive exposure may be delayed, subtle, or modulated by postnatal factors. Long-term follow-up is essential to clarify these trajectories and guide early prevention efforts.