Why is blood pressure still high after postpartum preeclampsia?

Patient's question:

After giving birth, I soon developed preeclampsia, and the doctor also said my blood pressure was high, requiring attention to my body. I want to know why my blood pressure is still high after recovering from preeclampsia postpartum. What is going on? What should I do now?

Doctor's answer:

First, preeclampsia refers to high blood pressure that occurs again during pregnancy. A small portion of people may have it persist as lifelong hypertension, meaning their blood pressure remains high even after giving birth. For this issue, treatment should be administered as for hypertension. Daily diet should focus on low salt and low fat, and it is also necessary to visit the cardiology department for follow-up, using many blood pressure-lowering medications.
The care and health maintenance for any disease require stabilizing one's mindset, as a healthy and positive attitude is highly beneficial for both the treatment and prevention of illness.

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