title: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy for the trainee.
abstract: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal mortality. Despite this, definitions and management remain controversial. There is increasing evidence that in severe cases outcome may be improved by the use of clearly defined management protocols in centres of special expertise.
authors.affiliation: University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents