# Emergency Department Utilization for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Post Partum, 2006-2020

**Authors:** Courtney Townsel, LeAnn Louis, Chelsie Clark, Leah Mitchell Solomon, Charley Jiang, Martina Caldwell, Erica E. Marsh

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.33045 · JAMA Network Open · 2024-09-13

## TL;DR

This study examines how often pregnant women or those post-partum with high blood pressure disorders visited emergency departments from 2006 to 2020.

## Contribution

The study provides updated data on ED utilization trends for hypertensive disorders during and after pregnancy over a 14-year period.

## Key findings

- ED visits for hypertensive disorders increased significantly over the study period.
- The highest rates were observed in the post-partum period.
- Certain demographic groups showed higher utilization rates.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study assesses emergency department (ED) admissions for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and post partum between 2006 and 2020.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (MESH:D046110)

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## References

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