In summary, our findings indicate that preeclampsia is a clinical marker for an increased risk
of subsequent ESRD, although the absolute risk is low, even among women with this history. The
risk is greater if a preeclamptic pregnancy results in the birth of a low-birth-weight or preterm infant or if preeclampsia occurs in more than one pregnancy. Future research is needed to better understand the mechanisms underlying the relationship between preeclampsia and subsequent ESRD and to guide the optimal clinical follow-up of women with this history