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Hypertension in pregnancy Flashcards

1
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Whats the incidence of hypertension in pregnancy? What proportion of this develops in pregnancy and what proportion is chronic?

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7-10% pregnancies.

70% gestational HTN/pre-eclampsia, 30% chronic HTN

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Give 2 risk factors for gestational HTN:

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  • young female (x3 risk)

- African/Caribbean (x2 risk)

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After what point in the gestational period would gestational HTN develop? What systolic and diastolic measurements define it?

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New HTN after the 20th week of gestation.

Systolic >140
Diastolic >90

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What degree of proteinuria is present in those with gestational HTN?

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No or little proteinuria

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What defines pre-eclampsia?

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  • New HTN after 20th week gestation (earlier in trophoblastic disease)
  • Proteinuria
  • Oedema (not part of definition however)
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What differs eclampsia from pre-eclampsia?

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Eclampsia has the features of pre-eclampsia with generalised tonic-clonic seizures.

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What is the diagnostic criteria for pre-eclampsia?

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Gestational HTN:

  • Systolic >140
  • Diastolic >90

Proteinuria:

  • > 0.3g protein/24hrs
  • > 2+ on urine dip
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How should BP be measured during the diagnosis of gestational HTN to ensure accurate results?

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  • Sitting position (not supine as compression of the IVC may be present
  • Cuff at heart level
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What defines severe pre-eclampsia?

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(one or more)

1) BP:
- Systolic >160
- Diastolic >110
2) Proteinuria:
- >0.5g/24hr, over 3+ urine dip
3) Oliguria
4) CNS: visual changes, headache, scotomata (partial loss of vision)
5) Pulmonary oedema
6) Epigastric or RUQ pain
7) Impaired LFTs
8) Thrombocytopenia: <100,000
9) IUGR
10) Oligohydramnios

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What is the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia upon chronic HTN?

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Two situations:
A) HTN and no proteinuria <20 weeks: New onset proteinuria after 20 weeks is diagnostic

B) HTN and proteinuria <20 weeks:
Sudden increase in proteinuria
Sudden increase in HTN when it is normal well controlled
Thrombocytopenia (<100,000)
Abnormal ALT/AST
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Outline the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia:

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(draw a flow diagram)
1) Predisposition: Diabetes, parity, hypertension

2) Failure of conversion of spiral arteries to vascular sinus’ due to poor trophoblasts infiltration
3) Placental ichaemia

4a) Can lead to IUGR
or
4b) Placenta produces thromboplastins (cause coagulation through conversion of prothrombin to thrombin) [released due to hypoxic/ischaemic conditions in the placenta] causing DIC and renin = vascoconstriction

5) (Following 4b) Poor renal perfusion + damage to endothelium in blood vessels:
- Hypertension
- Proteinuria
- Oedema (due to protein leakage into extra cellular spaces

6a) Which results in pre-eclampsia.
6b) If untreated, this may develop into further poor renal perfusion and then eclampsia.

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What does humoral control mean?

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It means control of hormone release in response to changes in extracellular fluids

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What does autocoid control mean?

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They act as local hormones and messengers from one local cell to its neighbours

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How long should it take for gestational HTN to resolve after birth?

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~12weeks

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15
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What is the endometrium known as during pregnancy?

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Decidua

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What does the release of thromboplastins cause?

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Clotting through the body

17
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In addition to HTN and proteinuria, what needs to be present to confirm pre-eclampsia?

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(evidence of end organ damage):

  • Kidney damage (^CK)
  • CNS symtoms: headache, visual symptoms
  • ^ liver enzymes (ALT/AST)
  • Poor clotting factors (thrombocytopenia)
18
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What is the Rx/cure for pre- eclampsia?

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Delivery (as placenta is the source of the issues):

  • if >37 weeks, then deliver the baby
  • if <37 weeks then only consider delivering if pre-eclampsia is severe
19
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What are women with pre-eclampsia started on during labour and why?

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  • Magnesium sulfate (antiepileptic medication)

(caution in renal failure)

This is because eclampsia is at highest risk: just before delivery, during labour and 24hours after delivery.

20
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Give two safe hypertensives which are able to be used in pregnancy:

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  • Hydralazine
  • Labetolol

(if HTN is severe, can also use: Nifedipine or sodium nitroprusside)

21
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What renal abnormalities could be present during pre-eclampsia?

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  • GFR decreased
  • raised uric acid levels
  • Proteinuria
  • Impaired Na excretion and suppression of RAS
22
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What live complications could be present in pre-eclampsia?

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HELLP syndrome:

  • Haemolysis
  • Elevates ALT and AST
  • Low Platelet count
23
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What neurological complications could be present in pre-eclampsia?

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CNS:

  • Eclampsia
  • Headache and visual disturbances
  • Scotomata
  • Cortical blindness
24
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Give 4 symptoms of pre-eclampsia:

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  • Visual disturbances
  • Headache similar to migraine
  • epigastric pain
  • rapid weight gain
25
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Give 3 signs of pre-eclampsia:

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  • ^BP
  • Proteinuria
  • Retinal vasospasm
  • Brisk, or hyperactive, reflexes. Ankle clonus is a sign of neuromuscular irritability that raised concern
26
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List 3 investigations performed in suspected pre-eclampsia:

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  • Haemoglobin/platelets
  • Serum uric acid
    -LFTs
  • Urine dip
    (and obviously BP)
27
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What is the goal of Rx for pre-eclampsia?

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To prevent eclampsia and other severe complications.

28
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What must be done if maturation of the foetus is not appropriate?

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Palliate maternal condition to allow foetal maturation and cervical ripening

29
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List 4 maternal indications for delivery in pre-eclampsia:

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  • Gestational age 38 weeks
  • Platelet count <100,000
  • Progressive deterioration of renal function
  • Suspected abruptio placentae
30
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Give 4 foetal indications for delivery:

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  • Severe foetal growth restriction
  • Non-reassuring testing results
  • Oligohydramnios
  • *Delivery should be based on maternal and foetal conditions as well as gestational age
31
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Draw a flow chart to outline the correct course of action and whether to deliver or not based on maternal and foetal assessment in a mother with pre-eclampsia:

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(see obstetrics revision doc)

32
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What is the preferred route of delivery for those with pre-eclampsia? What can help the process?

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Vaginal delivery is preferable

  • Labour induction within 24 hours
  • Neuraxial techniques offer advantages (epidural/spinal)
  • Parenteral magnesium sulphate reduces frequency of eclampsia and maternal death
33
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What should be done past-partum?

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Counselling for future pregnancies:

  • Risk of recurrent preeclampsia increases with:
    • Pre-eclampsia before week 30 (40%)
    • New father
    • African/Caribbean populations
34
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List 5 complications of pre-eclampsia:

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  • IUGR
  • Preterm birth
  • Placental abruption (placenta coming away from the uterus wall)
  • HELLP syndrome (maternal)
  • Eclampsia (maternal)

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