Key result
Postpartum telehealth and remote blood pressure monitoring reduce racial disparities in hypertension care.
Why the study?
Individuals of Black race are at increased risk for hypertension-related morbidity and mortality in the postpartum period, and strategies to reduce racial disparities in postpartum hypertension care are needed.
The postpartum period presents a critical window for cardiovascular clinicians to utilize telehealth and policy changes to reduce racial disparities in hypertension management.
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May support telehealth to address postpartum hypertension disparities; leaves open need for prospective confirmation.
Pregnancy provides a window of opportunity for management of hypertension care. Particularly in the postpartum period - the so-called "4th trimester" - individuals of Black race are at increased risk for hypertension-related morbidity and mortality. Telehealth interventions, such as remote blood pressure monitoring programs and virtual postpartum visits, can reduce racial disparities in the delivery of recommended care. System and policy changes can address social factors that impact postpartum care as well. Cardiovascular clinicians have a key role to play in managing hypertension and addressing cardiovascular disease prevention strategies during reproductive years.
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Countouris et al. (2024) conducted a review in Postpartum hypertension. Telehealth interventions and system/policy changes was evaluated. Telehealth interventions, such as remote blood pressure monitoring, and system changes during the postpartum period can reduce racial disparities in hypertension care.
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