Hypertension in Pregnancy
Nov 19, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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Episode description
Hypertension in Pregnancy — One large spectrum
Mild range: 140/90
Severe range 160/110
CHTN → SIPE
gHTN → Pre-E
BP meds: Methyldopa, labetalol, hydralazine, nifedipine
Severe features:
- BPs
- Neurologic symptoms
- Lab findings:
HELLP
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver (enzymes), Low Platelets
Eclampsia — Seizures
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