Antihypertensive utilization patterns among pregnant persons with pre-existing hypertension in the US: A population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension among persons with childbearing potential is on the rise. Maintaining proper blood pressure during pregnancy is vital to prevent maternal and neonatal complications. Yet, limited evidence on the risk-benefit of various antihypertensives presents challenges for informed decision-making during this critical period. This study aimed to examine the utilization patterns of different classes of antihypertensives among persons with pre-existing hypertension before, during, and after pregnancy.

Methods

We used MarketScan® Commercial Database 2011-2020 to analyze antihypertensive utilization among pregnant persons aged 12 to 55 identified via a validated algorithm. Pre-existing hypertension was defined as ≥1 inpatient or ≥2 outpatient encounters for hypertensi

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221741 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature