A case of pre-eclampsia arising in the fourth pregnancy.
A case of severe pre-eclampsia, with histologically proven eclamptogenic glomerulopathy, appearing in the 32nd wk of the 4th pregnancy is presented. During 'conservative' management with bed-rest and sodium restriction, further deterioration of circulation took place. The results are described of treatment with a combination of a peripheral-acting antihypertensive drug and volume expansion, whereby the fetus could remain in utero until sufficient maturation of the respiratory system could be proven.
D000328:Adult; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001510:Bed Rest; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000473:pathology; D010298:Parity; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents