Blood pressure medication use and postpartum hospital readmission among preeclampsia patients

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International Academy of Perinatal Medicine (IAPM) guidelines for screening, prediction, prevention and management of pre-eclampsia to reduce maternal mortality in developing countries

Vedran Stefanovic

Summary: Approximately 800 women die each day from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications, with 99% of these deaths occurring in developing countries. New IAPM guidelines aim to reduce preventable deaths by using affordable medications to control hypertension, prevent pre-eclampsia, and treat severe cases in remote rural areas.

JOURNAL OF PERINATAL MEDICINE (2023)

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Postpartum management of hypertension and effect on readmission rates

Todd Lovgren et al.

Summary: This study found that untreated hypertension within 12 hours before discharge was associated with a higher risk of readmission. Patients with hypertension before discharge and prescribed antihypertensive medication at discharge had a significantly increased risk of readmission.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM (2022)

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Review Obstetrics & Gynecology

Management of Pregnancy in Women of Advanced Maternal Age: Improving Outcomes for Mother and Baby

Itamar Glick et al.

Summary: Pregnancy at advanced maternal age poses risks for adverse maternal complications and fetal outcomes, highlighting the need for enhanced management and attention.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH (2021)

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Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Medication-Related Hospital Readmissions Within 30 Days of Discharge: Prevalence, Preventability, Type of Medication Errors and Risk Factors

Elien B. Uitvlugt et al.

Summary: This observational study assessed medication-related readmissions within 30 days post-discharge, finding 16% of readmissions were medication-related with 40% potentially preventable. Factors like medication changes at discharge and history of multiple hospitalizations were associated with preventable medication-related readmissions. Prescribing errors, non-adherence, and transition errors were the main contributors to preventable readmissions.

FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY (2021)

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