Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a 2-fold higher risk for cardiovascular disease later in life compared to women with uncomplicated pregnancies. This research investigates a patient-centered intervention during the postpartum period to promote engagement in cardiovascular preventive care.
Delivered a pregnancy complicated by a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy at the University of Utah during the current hospital admission
Ability to speak and read English or Spanish
Written informed consent obtained
Cardiovascular disease diagnosis (history of peripheral artery disease, stroke, or myocardial infarction)
Impairment of cognitive function or vision that prohibits communication and/or reading the decision aid.
University of Utah
Lead sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator