Hypertension in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What are hypertension disorders of pregnancy?
A
Pregnancy induced hypertension
Pre Eclampsia
Eclampsia
HELLP
2
Q
How to diagnose pre-eclampsia?
A
Proteinuria
Kidney Injury
Neuro
Haem
3
Q
What did maynard et al., find when looking at placenta?
A
They found increased placental factors - sFlt1 is increased with pre-eclampsia and believe this could be released by the placenta
4
Q
What could sFlt1 one day become?
A
A marker for pre-eclampsia
5
Q
How does pre-eclampsia manifest?
A
Impaired spiral artery transformation.
Release of placental factors: less PiGF, more sFlt-1 and more sENG
6
Q
How is pre-eclampsia controlled?
A
Irreversible
Try to achieve good BP but ultimately have to deliver baby
