Cardiovascular Risk Factor Management After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with significantly increased risk of developing future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obstetricians play a crucial role in CVD prevention for postpartum women and birthing people with HDP because they are primarily responsible for immediate postpartum management and can assist with care transitions to other health care practitioners for long-term management of CVD risk factors. Standardized calculators can be used to evaluate long-term CVD risk, which can help guide intensity of treatment. Emerging technologies such as remote blood pressure monitoring demonstrate promise for improving outcomes among patients with HDP. After HDP, all patients should be advised of their increased CVD risk. A plan should be made to initiate lifestyle mod

SUBMITTER: Lewey J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11328955 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature