AHA Scientific Statement: Stroke Prevention and Treatment During and After Pregnancy Are Key to Women’s Health

Eliza Miller, MD, MS, served as chair of the writing group for a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association and endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists that details risk factors for pregnancy-related stroke and offers suggestions for stroke prevention, rapid diagnosis, timely treatment and recovery during pregnancy and postpartum.

“When a stroke occurs during pregnancy or the postpartum period, it can lead to serious complications for both the mother and baby, including neurological deficits, long-term disability, increased risk of future strokes and death. Controlling blood pressure and other stroke risks before and after delivery, responding immediately to stroke warning signs and providing timely treatment can help save lives and improve outcomes for mothers and their babies,” Miller says.

Full statement can be read here.