Management of hypertension in pregnancy. Issue 5 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Amro, Farah; Sibai, Baha
• Is Part Of: Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine. Volume 25:Issue 5(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Hypertension -- Preeclampsia -- Pregnancy -- Antihypertensive drugs; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Fetus -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.9201
• DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2020.101147
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-165X

Abstract

Abstract: Hypertensive diseases of pregnancy remain a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, we sought to review the management of these conditions in pregnancy. In this review we discuss the most updated definitions, different antihypertensives, delivery recommendations and overall goals of management, including their effects on uteroplacental perfusion. We also highlight different medical situations where one antihypertensive may be preferable over others.