IMT was not increased in women with an almost 5-year history of severe preeclampsia as an indicator of increased cardiovascular risk. This study suggests a transient adaptive response of the arteries in formerly preeclamptic women. The persistence of cardiovascular risk factors in this group emphasizes the need for long-term follow-up.

Background Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a high-frequency tremor (13–18 Hz) present in the legs when standing. Underlying disease is found in one-third of OT patients. Case report We describe an 86-year-old man with progressive shaking of the legs while standing, which disappears immediately after sitting down or while walking. Polymyography confirmed a tremor of the legs (10–11 Hz) while standing. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and neurologic examination showed no underlying disease. Discussion Primary OT can appear at a lower frequency of 10–11 Hz.

Physical symptoms remain unexplained in a significant number of patients at the time of ED assessment.

Skin AF as well as cardiovascular risk factors is elevated in formerly preeclamptic women. These results suggest a common causal vascular link between preeclampsia and cardiovascular diseases.