Key result
Postpartum hypertension was diagnosed in 52 of 252 (20.6%) women presenting to the emergency department, who typically presented within one week of delivery and had high readmission rates.
Why the study?
What are the characteristics of women diagnosed with postpartum hypertension presenting to the emergency department?
Observational (n=252)
What are the characteristics of women diagnosed with postpartum hypertension presenting to the emergency department?
Postpartum women presenting to the ED with hypertension typically present within one week of delivery and have high readmission rates, highlighting the need for better preventive interventions.
Draft 2:* Highlights a critical one-week vulnerability window requiring early postpartum.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of women diagnosed with postpartum hypertension in an emergency department (ED) to better inform postpartum care. METHODS: Women with an ED diagnosis of hypertension were compared to women with all other ED diagnoses. RESULTS: Among 252 postpartum women who presented for ED care, 52 were given a diagnosis of hypertension. Women with hypertension had some recognizable risk factors and presented on average within one week of delivery. Readmission rate was high, and many women seemed aware of their hypertension. CONCLUSION: Postpartum surveillance may not prevent readmission for hypertension; future focus should be in prevention interventions.
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Brousseau et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Postpartum hypertension (n=252). Postpartum hypertension vs. Other emergency department diagnoses was evaluated on Characteristics and readmission rates. Postpartum hypertension was diagnosed in 52 of 252 (20.6%) women presenting to the emergency department, who typically presented within one week of delivery and had high readmission rates.
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