title: [Methods of blood pressure measurement during pregnancy].
abstract: Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with high perinatal morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of white coat hypertension is high during pregnancy and is associated with a good prognosis and must be excluded. The definition of hypertension during pregnancy is office BP≥140/90mmHg and ≥135/85mmHg with home BP and diurnal ambulatory BP. How to use HBPM during pregnancy? To get an adapted and validated BP humeral device during pregnancy; to use it in good conditions with the "3 rules". When to use HBPM during pregnancy? To confirm the diagnosis of hypertension; to monitor BP during pregnancy and to alert the obstetrician when severe hypertension occurs; to manage BP treatment and avoid excessive treatment. HBP and ABP monitoring may be used to exclude white coat effect but HBPM must be preferred when prolonged use.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Arthur-Gardiner, centre d'excellence en HTA, 35800 Dinard, France. Electronic address: denolle.thierry@wanadoo.fr.
authors.forename: Thierry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Denolle
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000379:methods*; D003663:Decision Trees; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D046110:Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy