AHA/ASA guideline recommendations for prevention of stroke in women risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S [2]
Overview
Sex-Specific Risk Factors
Risk Factors Commoner in Women
2014 AHA/ASA Guideline Recommendations for Prevention of Stroke in Women (DO NOT EDIT)
Prevention of Preeclampsia
Class I |
"1. Women with chronic primary or secondary hypertension or previous pregnancy-related hypertension should take low-dose aspirin from the 12th week of gestation until delivery. (Level of Evidence: A). " |
"2. Calcium supplementation (of ≥1 g/d, orally) should be considered for women with low dietary intake of calcium (<600 mg/d) to prevent preeclampsia. (Level of Evidence: A). " |
Treatment of Hypertension in Pregnancy and Post Partum
Class I |
" Severe hypertension in pregnancy should be treated with safe and effective antihypertensive medications, such as methyldopa, labetalol, and nifedipine, with consideration of maternal and fetal side effects. (Level of Evidence: A). " |