title: Hypertensive emergencies of pregnancy.
abstract: Hypertension is commonly encountered in pregnancy and has both maternal and fetal effects. Acute hypertensive crisis most commonly occurs in severe preeclampsia and is associated with maternal stroke, cardiopulmonary decompensation, fetal decompensation due to decreased uterine perfusion, abruption, and stillbirth. Immediate stabilization of the mother including the use of intervenous antihypertensives is required and often delivery is indicated. With appropriate management, maternal and fetal outcomes can be excellent.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390-9032, USA. James.Alexander@UTsouthwestern.edu
authors: James M
authors: JM
authors: Alexander
authors: Karen L
authors: KL
authors: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003401:Creatine / Q000652:urine; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006830:Hydralazine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007741:Labetalol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008750:Methyldopa / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009656:North America / Q000453:epidemiology; D009846:Oliguria / Q000652:urine; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality / Q000652:urine; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality / Q000652:urine; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000652:urine
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D004232:Diuretics; D009599:Nitroprusside; D006830:Hydralazine; D008750:Methyldopa; D009543:Nifedipine; D003401:Creatine; D007741:Labetalol