As one form of cardiovascular disease, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) is a main contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality and adverse fetal outcomes. Readmissions after delivery for those with HDP are high and thought to be largely preventable. Furthermore, the near- and downstream risk of cardiovascular disease due to HDP is clear based on mounting evidence accumulated over the last 20 years.
Representative Case of HDP
Imagine as a cardiologist or cardiology advanced practice provider (APP), you are asked to consult on the following patient for her post-delivery care. What strategy would you use to guide her post-delivery discharge plan?
History of present illness: A 26-year-old female, gravida 2 para 1, at an estimated gestational age of 26 to 27 weeks, with prior preeclampsia, presented to…