Obstetrical & gynecological survey
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Postpartum hypertension complicates approximately 2% of pregnancies and, similar to antepartum severe hypertension, can have devastating consequences including maternal death. ⋯ After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to assist patients and providers in identifying postpartum hypertension; provide a framework for the evaluation of new-onset postpartum hypertension; and provide instructions for the management of acute severe and persistent postpartum hypertension.