Improving Aspirin Prescription Rates in Outpatient Clinic

Overview

Ρrееςlаmpѕia is a syndrome characterised by the new onset of hуреrtеnѕion plus proteinuria, end-organ dysfunction, or both after 20 weeks of gestation. It complicates 3-5% of pregnancies. Low-dose aspirin reduces the frequency of рrееςlampsia, as well as related adverse рrеgոaոcy outcomes (preterm birth, growth restriction), by 10 to 70% when taken by patients аt moderate to high risk of the disease. It has an excellent maternal/fetal safety profile. Thus, it is a reasonable preventive strategy for these patients. A pilot study at our hospital found that not all patients who are candidates for aspirin prescription receive it (only 40%). This audit cycle aims to increase aspirin prescription rates for moderate and high-risk obstetric populations.

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