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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.

  • This cohort study aimed to identify risk factors and outcomes for individuals with ongoing and severe hypertension following hospital discharge postpartum.

  • 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.

  • 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

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