Hypertension in pregnancy.
The hypertensive diseases of pregnancy commonly refer to a group of disorders whose definitions have changed over time within and among professional organizations. Pre-eclampsia, either mild or severe, is managed best with a policy of delivery at or beyond 37 and 34 weeks' gestation, respectively. Similarly, chronic hypertension,gestational hypertension, and chronic hypertension with superimposed pre-eclampsia are conditions wherein it is difficult to justify expectant management beyond 37 weeks' gestation. The approach to management before these gestational ages is subject to interpretation of a limited body of literature.
Gregg
Anthony R
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, 6550 Fannin Suite, 901A, Houston, TX 77030, USA. agregg@bcm.tmc.edu
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001510:Bed Rest; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents