Postpartum management of hypertension and effect on readmission rates

Abstract

Untreated hypertension within 12 hours before discharge was associated with a 32% higher risk of readmission in those who were not prescribed antihypertensive medications at discharge and a 3-fold increased risk of readmission in patients discharged on antihypertensive medication. These findings highlight the importance of treatment to normalize the blood pressure for at least 12 hours before discharge.