Hypertension in Pregnancy

by Alexander Heazell , Errol R. Norwitz , Louise C. Kenny , Philip N. Baker

• ISBN13: 9780521731560
• ISBN10: 0521731569
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-11
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Hypertensive disorders are among the most common medical complications of pregnancy, with an incidence of approximately 6-10%. This spectrum of conditions includes essential hypertension, pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. For patients with pre-existing hypertension, management ideally commences prior to conception, and continues through pregnancy to the postnatal period. This book provides information on the evidence-based management of women with hypertension throughout pregnancy, supported by important background information on the etiology, risk-factors and pathophysiology of these disorders. Illustrated with accompanying algorithms, tables and lists for quick reference on diagnostic criteria, drugs and side-effects, this book will help clinicians rapidly gain access to the information they need to care for these patients. This will to be of interest to all grades of obstetric trainees as well as specialists, obstetric anesthetists and anesthetic trainees, midwives and maternal-fetal physicians.

Table of Contents

Preface

Adaptations of maternal cardiovascular and renal physiology to pregnancy

Etiology and pathophysiology of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Classification and diagnosis of hypertension in pregnancy

Screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Management of pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy

Management of isolated hypertension in pregnancy

Secondary hypertension in pregnancy

Management of mild pre-eclampsia

Management of severe pre-eclampsia

Management of eclampsia

Anesthetic implications of hypertension

Long-term significance following hypertension in pregnancy

Index

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