This study is being done to determine the effects (good or bad) of Lisinopril (high blood pressure medication) in controlling high blood pressure and improving kidney function for women after delivery who had preeclampsia while they were pregnant .Preeclampsia is a condition that can occur during pregnancy, up to 6 weeks post partum, where the mother's blood pressure is high and protein is present in the urine. This can be dangerous for both the mother and fetus. Although the blood pressure usually returns to normal after delivery, elevated pressures may continue. Normally medication is given when you continue to have high blood pressure after delivery. High blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys. Lisinopril is a medication that can be used to treat high blood pressure after delivery. Lisinopril offers kidney protection in patients diagnosed with diabetes. We currently do not know if lisinopril can offer the same kidney protection in women diagnosed with preeclampsia. Considering that 10% of all pregnant women develop preeclampsia, the number of women who may eventually develop end stage kidney disease is relatively large and any relatively safe and easy means to prevent this disease would be beneficial.
There may be a role for Lisinopril in improving renal protection in post-partum women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to determine whether routine initiation of Lisinopril after delivery, in women who had preeclampsia while they were pregnant, can control high blood pressure and improve kidney function.