Pregnancy stroke signs are often missed, study shows

More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had had encounters with health care providers for stroke-related symptoms within the prior month but did not receive a timely diagnosis, finds University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analysis. The study highlights a critical opportunity to improve maternal health outcomes through better clinician education and decision-support tools.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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