Diagnostic methods for pregnancy hypertension. Significance of standardized conditions.
Standardized conditions for blood pressure measurements and strict definitions of systolic and diastolic blood pressure are essential for a consequent management of hypertension during pregnancy. In Sweden, it has been agreed to measure blood pressure with the pregnant women sitting in upright position. Home-monitoring of blood pressure is recommended in women at risk of preeclampsia.
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University Hospital, Lund.
D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011295:Prenatal Care