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ACC Calls for Year-Long Postpartum Heart Care as Maternal Risk Remains High After Delivery
Key Takeaways
- The ACC says postpartum cardiovascular care should begin immediately after delivery and continue through the first year.
- More than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur after birth, with the highest risk in the first two weeks postpartum.
- The pathway emphasizes blood-pressure control, symptom screening, emergency management and transition to long-term preventive care.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com