USPSTF supports screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Clinicians should for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. During each prenatal visit, pregnant patients should have their blood pressure measured to identify and prevent serious health problems. The recommendation expands on a 2017 recommendation to screen for preeclampsia to include all hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, which can cause serious and fatal complications. on the draft recommendation are due by March 6. (Medscape , 2/7/23)