Cardiovascular Longitudinal ALSPAC Research Investigations Following Hypertensive Pregnancy in Young Adulthood

The purpose of this study is to understand more about why young people who were born to a hypertensive pregnancy may have increased risk of high blood pressure and are often at increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease later in life.

Inclusion Criteria:Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the studyMale or female, aged 30 to 40 years at time of enrolmentParticipant previously took part in the ALSPAC studyAble (in the investigator's opinion) and willing to comply with all study requirementsAdequate understanding of verbal and written EnglishExclusion Criteria:Pregnant or lactating when they are due to attend for study visit 1Less than six months postpartumPlanning to donate blood within two weeks prior to study visit 1Any significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, might influence the participant's ability to participate in the studyEvidence of congenital heart disease or significant chronic disease relevant to cardiovascular or metabolic statusFor exclusion of MRI component only:Unsuitable for MRI based on participant screening; the participant may still be included in other parts of the study