Hypertension in Pregnancy
Publication/Presentation Date
10-13-2016
Abstract
Hypertensive disorders complicate up to 10 % of pregnancies, and are a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy include four categories: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and superimposed preeclampsia. The diagnosis and management of hypertension in pregnancy requires a special approach with attention toward the maternal and fetal effects of both the disease and the treatment. This chapter reviews the pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
First Page
107
Last Page
132
Published In/Presented At
Maynard, S. (2016). Hypertension in Pregnancy. Core Concepts in Hypertension in Kidney Disease pp. 107-132. [S.l.]: Springer-Verlag New York.
Disciplines
Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Book Chapter