CRP and preeclampsia: Additionally, obstetric, metabolic and inflammatory factors – such as body mass index (BMI), lipid profile and C-reactive protein (CRP) – appears to be associated with persistent hypertension.(9) Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the persistence of hypertension in women with a history of preeclampsia after three months postpartum and to investigate the association between persistent high blood pressure and key metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers.