Impaired neurovascular reactivity in the microvasculature of pregnant women with preeclampsia.

Introduction: PE is associated with maternal vascular dysfunction, leading to serious cardiovascular risk both during and following pregnancy.

Objective: To assess microvascular reactivity in pregnant women with PE.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 36 pregnant women with PE and 36 normotensive pregnant women (C) in the third trimester.