Poll: Do you screen patients for high blood pressure and cholesterol?
A recent study found that women with gestational hypertension are not receiving appropriate follow-up care and prevention. Specifically, the researchers found that women with gestational hypertension were less likely to have their blood pressure checked within the previous 2 years and were less likely to have their blood cholesterol checked within the previous 4 years.
A recent study found that women with gestational hypertension are not receiving appropriate follow-up care and prevention. Specifically, the researchers found that women with gestational hypertension were less likely to have their blood pressure checked within the previous 2 years and were less likely to have their blood cholesterol checked within the previous 4 years.
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