Study Finds Persistent Hypertension in 80% Postpartum Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
14 Jun 2024 • In a study involving 2705 postpartum women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, over 80% of individuals had persistent hypertension after discharge postpartum, with around 14% developing severe hypertension and 22% taking antihypertensive medication since discharge.
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This cohort study aimed to identify risk factors and outcomes for individuals with ongoing and severe hypertension following hospital discharge postpartum.
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The study involved a population-based sample of individuals with new-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy who enrolled in a remote blood pressure (BP) monitoring and management program. The primary outcomes were readmission and emergency department visits within the first 6 weeks postpartum.
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Individuals with severe hypertension had increased odds (aOR = 1.85) of postpartum emergency department visits and hospital readmissions (aOR = 6.75).
The study emphasizes the importance of remote blood pressure monitoring programs and the need for better risk assessment and postpartum drug initiation.
Source:JAMA| Read full story