Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) During Pregnancy
WEBHypertension in pregnancy is diagnosed when a pregnant person has a blood pressure reading that is 140/90 or higher on two different occasions. Readings of 140/90 or higher are considered mild high blood pressure; those …
Hypertension and Pregnancy: Management and Future Risks
WEBPregnancy-induced hypertension is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The overall strategies of defining and managing these conditions are aimed at preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications in the mother without jeopardizing fetal well-being. Our understanding of the origin of these disorders is evolving.
4 keys to better manage hypertension in pregnancy
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Outlines approaches to proactively monitor and manage hypertension in pregnancy on panels of patients, such as finding potentially undiagnosed chronic hypertension and using practice data to drive improvement.
Current best practice in the management of hypertensive …
WEBJul 27, 2016 · Before 34 weeks, the focus of care is on prolonging pregnancy as long as the mother is stable, in the interests of the fetus. Where some would advocate delivery within 24–48 hours of diagnosis of early onset stable severe preeclampsia (interventionist management), doing so increases neonatal morbidity with no proven maternal benefit.
Hypertension - Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine - SMFM
WEBSep 8, 2023 · Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Discover comprehensive clinical guidance and resources for maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists and healthcare providers.
7 Preeclampsia & Gestational Hypertensive Disorders Nursing Care Plans ...
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Here are six nursing diagnoses for your nursing care plans for pregnant patients with hypertensive disorders with a focus on the management of clients with preeclampsia.
Lived experience of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a …
WEB5 days ago · Hypertensive disorders are major causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, affecting ∼10% pregnancies worldwide. Understanding the lived experience of women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy is important to inform best practice and provide holistic care.
Phenotype‐Directed Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy
WEBMar 14, 2022 · Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the most serious conditions that pregnancy care providers face; however, little attention has been paid to the concept of tailoring clinical care to reduce associated adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes based on the underlying disease pathogenesis.
5 Things to Know About Hypertension in Pregnancy
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Hypertension in pregnancy threatens both mother and baby. Hypertension can be a chronic condition predating pregnancy or developing during pregnancy. Types of pregnancy-associated hypertension include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia or eclampsia.
Guideline-Driven Management of Hypertension: An Evidence …
WEBApr 2, 2021 · Hypertension is a chronic disease process requiring accurate detection and lifelong management to maximize clinical outcomes. Optimization of hypertension care demands, first and foremost, affordable and sustainable access to care.