Acute severe hypertension in pregnancy.
Acute severe hypertension is a significant cause of fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The rationale for treatment and the various modes of management are reviewed. The importance of timely delivery is stressed.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001510:Bed Rest; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D010953:Plasma Volume; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D004232:Diuretics