Postpartum Preeclampsia; It's Not Just a Pregnancy Thing

The reported prevalence of postpartum-hypertension and preeclampsia is 0.3 to 27.5%. Unfortunately, there are no established predictive measures or preventative treatments for postpartum preeclampsia. Our goal is to reduce readmissions for postpartum hypertension and preeclampsia by using a formal management algorithm. By scoring postpartum patients according to risk factors, we can screen for highest risk patients and provide appropriate interventions.