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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of maternal mortality in the US.
  • Standardized CVD risk assessment in pregnant and postpartum individuals is needed.
  • Novel screening aims to identify previously unknown CVD or at-risk patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore obstetric patients' experiences after being identified as at risk for CVD.
  • To understand patient awareness, emotional responses, and communication during CVD risk assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 10 obstetric patients from two hospital networks.
  • Purposive sampling with diverse demographics and comorbidities.
  • Thematic analysis of interviews using Atlas.ti 8.

Main Results:

  • Patients demonstrated limited understanding of CVD risks during pregnancy and lifetime risks.
  • Positive risk assessments elicited surprise and concern.
  • Clinician-patient communication was viewed positively but often lacked sufficient detail.
  • Patient responses to risk information varied, with some initiating immediate lifestyle changes and others awaiting further guidance.

Conclusions:

  • Patient engagement in screening implementation is essential.
  • Enhanced health literacy is critical for facilitating follow-up care and promoting behavior change.
  • Further research is needed to optimize CVD risk communication and support for pregnant and postpartum individuals.