Postpartum Hypertension: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Conclusions and Relevance: Providers must be aware of the risks associated with postpartum hypertension and educate women about the symptoms of postpartum preeclampsia. Severe acute hypertension should be treated in a timely fashion to avoid morbidity and mortality. Women with persistent postpartum hypertension should be administered a long-acting antihypertensive agent. Target Audience: Obstetricians and gynecologists, family physicians. Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to assist patients and providers in identifying postpartum hypertension; provide a framework for the evaluation of new-onset postpartum hypertension; and provide instructions for the management of acute severe and persistent postpartum hypertension.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: CME Articles Source Type: research