Role of Cardiovascular Health in Maternal Health
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The Role of Maternal Health in Cardiovascular Health
Pregnancy related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the last three decades and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. In this learning module, interdisciplinary experts, guided by the overarching goals to improve women’s cardiovascular health and eliminate maternal health disparities, identify, and explain the increased cardiovascular risk and contributing comorbidities that affect pregnant and recently pregnant individuals. These trends disproportionately affect women of color.
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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Opportunity for Postpartum Health Optimization
This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and their implications for postpartum health. Participants will learn to differentiate between various hypertensive conditions, recognize the potential for postpartum preeclampsia, and identify barriers to effective postpartum blood pressure monitoring.HeartBEATS from Lifelong Learning™
Preeclampsia: Pathophysiology, Management and Postpartum Care
Learn from leading experts about managing preeclampsia with and without severe features. The panel will define the pathophysiology and potential for multi-organ system impact with preeclampsia; discussion to include postpartum care recommendations.
Managing Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy
In this episode, hear from leading experts as they define the major health issues in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Learn how to outline the appropriate work-up to diagnose hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; discussion to include recommended medications as well as postpartum care.
Introduction to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
In this episode, hear from leading experts as they define the major health issues in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Learn how to outline the appropriate work-up to diagnose hypertensive disorders in pregnancy; discussion to include postpartum care recommendations.
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Management of Arrhythmias in Pregnant Patients
This digital learning reviews the epidemiology of arrhythmias, treatment management, and the safety of medications and invasive treatment during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Pregnancy and Valvular Heart Disease
Learn more about the maternal and neonatal risks associated with VHD during pregnancy, risk stratification, and management, including anticoagulation choice, as applicable, during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Explore the diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), and their role in long-term maternal cardiovascular health.AHA Publications on Maternal Health
Advancing Postpartum Systems of Care Initiative
The American Heart Association (AHA) has launched a comprehensive initiative, Advancing Maternal Health Through Quality Improvement and Professional Education, with funding support from Merck for Mothers.This initiative seeks to improve postpartum systems of care related to cardiovascular health, uncover barriers and models for guideline-based postpartum care implementation, and more.
Reducing Cardiovascular Risk After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Watch Dr. Jennifer Lewey addresses content from the recently published AHA Scientific Statement on Opportunities in the Postpartum Period to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes.
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