Higher carotid artery backward pressure and load-dependent stiffness among women with a history of preeclampsia: association with cognitive functions

Journal of Applied Physiology 2026

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Authors: Kristen G. Davis, Matthew K. Armstrong, Virginia R. Nuckols, Ryan J. Pewowaruk, Donna Ann Santillan, Mark K. Santillan, Gary L. Pierce
DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00755.2025
Cited by: 1
References: 58

Abstract

The novel finding is that higher carotid artery pulsatile pressure hemodynamics and load-dependent stiffness do not mediate reduced processing speed performance in young women with a history of preeclampsia. No difference was seen in EF between groups when adjusted for education and age. These findings clarify the contribution of pulsatile pressure hemodynamics to cardiovascular disease risk and highlight the need for future research on cognitive performance in women with a history of preeclampsia.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Applied Physiology
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Volume
140
Issue
3
Pages
754–763
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN