A Study on Postpartum Hypertension in A Tertiary Care Centre.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Postpartum blood pressure (BP) is highest three to six days after birth when most women have been discharged home. A significant rise in BP may be dangerous (e.g., lead to stroke), but there is little information about how to prevent or treat postpartum hypertension. Aims And Objectives To analyse the trends of blood pressure in the postnatal period in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. To emphasise the significance of vigilant monitoring of blood pressure in the postpartum period atleast for 6 weeks. Place And Period Of Study At Coimbatore medical college hospital for a period of three months from July to September 2016.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. R. Manonmani, MD. DGO, Dr. A. Devi Lakshmi ,MD(OG)
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