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L11: HTN in Pregnancy Flashcards

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Def of HTN in Pregnancy

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HTN during pregnancy is defined as BP β‰₯ 140/90 mmHg measured on 2 different occasions with at least 4-6 hours apart

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Classification of HTN in Pregnancy

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Chronic HTN

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HTN that antedates pregnancy, is diagnosed before 20 weeks gestation or lasts for > 12 weeks postpartum.

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Gestational HTN

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HTN without proteinuria that is 1st diagnosed after 20 weeks gestation with return of BP to normal within 12 weeks postpartum

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Preeclampsia

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HTN with pathological proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation

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Eclampsia

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Occurrence of tonic-colonic convulsive seizures that can’t be attributed to other causes in woman with preeclampsia

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Superimposed preeclampsia on chronic HTN

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New development of pathological proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation in woman with chronic HTN

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ACOG classification of HTN in pregnancy

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Def of PET

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Synonyms of PET

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Preeclamptic toxemia (PET) or Toxemia of pregnancy

(these old names had originated from old belief that these cases were caused by placental toxin).

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Incidence & RF for PET

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Disease of human only affecting 5-15 % of all pregnancies, Commonest hypertensive disorder in pregnancy

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RF for PET

  • Maternal Specific
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RF for PET

  • Pregnancy Specific
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  • Vesicular mole
  • Multifetal Pregnancy
  • Polyhydraminos
  • Seasonal variation: More common in winter
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Maternal Specific RF for PET

  • Age
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< 20 or > 35 years.

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Maternal Specific RF for PET

  • Gravidity & Parity
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More in primigravidas specially elderly primigravidas.

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Maternal Specific RF for PET

  • Race
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More in black races

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17
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Maternal Specific RF for PET

  • SES
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Low

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Maternal Specific RF for PET

  • Medical Disorders
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Chronic HTN, chronic nephritis or DM

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Maternal Specific RF for PET

  • Obesity
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Present

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Maternal Specific RF for PET

  • Past & Family Hx of HTN in Pregnancy
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Present

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Etiology of PET

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Theories Include:

  • Increased Pressor Effect
  • Abnormal Placentation
  • Genetic Factors
  • Immunological Factors
  • Inflammatory Factors
  • Biochemical Factors
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Theories of PET

  • Increased Pressor Effect
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Theories of PET

  • Abnormal Placentation
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Theories of PET

  • Genetic Predisposition
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Risk of Preclampsia ↑↑ in women when their mothers or grandmothers had

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Theories of PET

  • Immunlogical Factors
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Theories of PET

  • Inflammatory Factors
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Theories of PET

  • PGs
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Theories of PET

  • NO
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29
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Theories of PET

  • Endothelin-1
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Theories of PET

  • VEGF
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Theories of PET

  • Free Radicals
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Theories of PET

  • Vit E / Lipid Peroxides Imbalance
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Theories of PET

  • Prorenin
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Theories of PET

  • Endothelial Cell Activation
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Pathology in PET

  • CVS
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CVS Pathology in PET

  • Genralized Arteriolar Vasospasm
A

↑↑ peripheral resistance & endothelial cell dysfunction & damage.

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CVS Pathology in PET

  • Increased Pressor effect
A

See before

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38
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CVS Pathology in PET

  • Hemodynamic Changes
A
  • Cardiac Preload: Normal or low in severe cases (due to VC & hypovolemia).
  • Cardiac afterload: ↑↑ (due to HTN).
  • COP: ↓↓ (due to ↑↑ peripheral resistance).
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CVS Pathology in PET

  • Blood Volume
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  • Hemoconcentration & ↑↑ Hct value (due to ↑↑ capillary permeability β†’ excessive shift of intravascular fluid to extravascular compartment).
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CVS Pathology in PET

  • Blood Cells
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 RBCs: Become bizarre shaped (easily hemolysed) in severe cases.

 WBCs: ↑↑ eosinophils (denoting immunological nature).

 Platelets: Thrombocytopenia.

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41
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CVS Pathology in PET

  • Activation of Coagulation system
A

In severe Cases

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42
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CVS Pathology in PET

  • Salt & Water Retention
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Due to ↑↑ DOC & ↑↑ sensitivity to ADH.

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43
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Pathology in PET

  • Endocrine
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Endocrine Pathology in PET

  • RAAS
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In uteroplacentalhypoperfusion, there is ↑↑ rennin β†’ ↑↑ angiotensin-II β†’ compensatory ↑↑ in PGI2 production β†’ uteroplacental VD.

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Endocrine Pathology in PET

  • Deoxycortisone
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↑↑ β†’ Na+ retention

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Endocrine Pathology in PET

  • ADH
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↑↑ sensitivity to ADH β†’ edema & oliguria.

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Endocrine Pathology in PET

  • Placental Hormones
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↑↑ HCG, estrogen & progesterone

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48
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Pathology in PET

  • uteroplacental
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Pathology in PET

  • Renal
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Renal Pathology in PET

  • RBF & GFR
A

Decreased

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Renal Pathology in PET

  • PTNuria
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Due to damage of tubular epithelium

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Renal Pathology in PET

  • Glomerular Capillaries
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  • Glomerular cell swelling, mesangeal cell proliferation & fibrin like deposits intraendothelially & subendotheliall
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Renal Pathology in PET

  • Renal Tububles
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(reversible) or acute cortical necrosis (irreversible).

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Pathology in PET

  • Liver
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In severe cases.

  1. Periportal vasospasm, focal Hge & hematoma (subcapsular or in hepatic substance).
  2. Acute fatty degeneration
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Liver Pathology in PET

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In severe cases.

  1. Periportal vasospasm, focal Hge & hematoma (subcapsular or in hepatic substance).
  2. Acute fatty degeneration
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CNS Pathology in PET

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In severe cases.
1. Cerebral edema & hyperemia.
2. Thrombosis or Hge

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Retinal Pathology in PET

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  1. Retinal arterial vasospasm.
  2. Retinal exudate, Hge or detachment.
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58
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Pathology in PET

  • Hge
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As adrenal glands, stomach & intestine.

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59
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Complications of PET

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Maternal & fetal

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Maternal Complications of PET

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Maternal Complications of PET

  • ICH
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Due to severe HTN.

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Maternal Complications of PET

  • Blindness
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Due to retinal detachment & it is reversible.

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Maternal Complications of PET

  • HF & PE
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Treated by immediate IV furosemide (lasix).

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Maternal Complications of PET

  • PPH
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  • In preeclampsia & eclampsia, PPH is diagnosed if there is blood loss > 200 ml (normally, > 500 ml) because there are hypovolemia & hemoconcentration.
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Maternal Complications of PET

ARF

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Acute tubular necrosis or acute cortical necrosis

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Maternal Complications of PET

  • Mortality
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  • Incidence: 2% in severe preeclampsia & 10% in eclampsia.
  • Etiology: Due to complications (commonest cause is ICH).
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Maternal Complications of PET

  • Remote Complications
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Maternal Complications of PET

  • HELLP Syndrome
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Def of HELLP Syndrome

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Fatal condition characterized by:

  • Hemolysis: Bilirubin β‰₯ 1.2 mg/dl.
  • Elevated Liver enzymes: SGOT > 70 IU/L.
  • Low Platelet count: < 100000/mm3.
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DDx of HELLP Syndrome

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 Acute fatty liver in pregnancy.

 Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

 Hemolytic uremic syndrome.

 Hepatitis (viral or drug induced).

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Maternal Mortality in HELLP Syndrome

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80-90%.

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RR in HELLP Syndrome

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5%

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Fetal Complications in PET

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Fetal Complications in PET

  • Prematurity
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Due to preterm labor or premature TOP in severe cases.

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Fetal Complications in PET

  • IUGR
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Due to placental insufficiency.

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Fetal Complications in PET

  • Fetal asphyxia or IUFD
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Due to marked impairment of placental circulation or placental separation

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Fetal Complications in PET
- Perinatal Mortality

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  • 5% in mild preeclampsia & 25% in severe preeclampsia & 30% in eclampsia.
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Prediction of PET

  • Hx
A

High risk factors (from history since 1st antenatal visit).

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Prediction of PET

  • Ex
80
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Prediction of PET

  • Vascular Reactivity Tests
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Prediction of PET

  • Labs
A

↑↑ serum uric acid, hypocalciuria & ↑↑ fibronectin levels.

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Prediction of PET

  • Uterine Artery Doppler
A

To detect uteroplacental hypoperfusion

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Clinical Signs of PET

A

Signs: Preeclampsia is a disease of signs & it has the following 3 cardinal signs:

  • HTN
  • PTNuria
  • Edema
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Clinical Signs of PET

  • HTN
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Clinical Signs of PET

  • PTNuria
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Clinical Signs of PET

  • Edema
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Clinical Symptoms of PET

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Clinical Symptoms of PET

  • Epigastric Pain
A

Due to distension of liver capsule.

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Clinical Symptoms of PET

  • Headache
A

Due to HTN & cerebral edema.

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Clinical Symptoms of PET

  • Persistent N&V
A

Due to cerebral edema, congestion of gastric mucosa or liver affection.

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Investigations for PET

  • Labs
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Lab Investigations for PET

  • CBC
A

Hemoconcentration, hemolysis & thrombocytopenia

92
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Lab Investigations for PET

  • Coagulation Profile
A

Disturbed in DIC

93
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Lab Investigations for PET

  • LFTS
A

Bilirubin (↑↑ Γ¨ hemolysis) & SGOT & SGPT (↑↑ Γ¨ liver impairment & HELLP synd..

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Lab Investigations for PET

  • KFTs
A

Deteriorated only in severe cases.

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Lab Investigations for PET

  • urine Analysis
A

Oliguria & proteinuria.

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Rad Investigations for PET

A

US: To Determine fetal life, age, maturity & wellbeing.

CT scan or MRI brain: To Dx intracranial Complications

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Other Investigations for PET

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  • Fundus examination: To detect retinal exudate, Hg or detachment.
  • Fetal wellbeing tests
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Assessment of Severity of PET

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Def of Imminent eclampsia (preeclamptic state)

A

Worse type of severe preeclampsia which will end in eclampsia if not urgently treated.

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Dx of Imminent eclampsia (preeclamptic state)

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TTT of Imminent eclampsia (preeclamptic state)

A

Immediate control & TOP Γ¨in 6 hours.

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DDx of PET

A
  • Causes of HTN with pregnancy
  • Causes of proteinuria with pregnancy
  • Causes of edema with pregnancy
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DDx of PET

  • Causes of HTN with Pregnancy
A

 Preeclampsia (commonest cause) & eclampsia.

 Gestational HTN

 Chronic HTN.

 2ry HTN: As in chronic nephritis, coarctation of aorta & Cush ing syndrome.

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DDx of PET

  • Causes of PTNuria with pregnancy
A

 Preeclampsia & eclampsia.

 Contamination of specimen e vaginal discharge (commonest cause) .

 UTI.

 Renal hypoxia: As in CHF & severe anemia.

 Hyperemesis gravidarum: Rarely occurs in severe cases.

 Orthostatic proteinuria.

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DDx of PET

  • Causes of edema with Pregnancy
A

 Preeclampsia & eclampsia.

 Gestational edema.

 Local causes: Leading to unilateral edema as inflammations or DVT.

 Generalized edema: Cardiac, hepatic, renal, nutritional or angioneurotic edema.

 Orthostatic edema.

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Prevention of PET

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Prevention of PET

  • Prediction
A

See before.

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Prevention of PET

  • Lifestyle
A

Rest, exercise & ↓↓ dietary salt.

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Prevention of PET

  • Supplements
A
  • Ca++: 1.5-2 gm/d (it ↑↑ production of PGI2 from endothelial cells).
  • Others: Mg++, antioxidants (as vitamin C & E), folic acid & omega-3 fatty acids.
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Prevention of PET

  • Drugs
111
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Plan of TTT of Mild PET

112
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Plan of TTT of Severe Preclampsia

113
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Plan of TTT of Imminent Eclampsia

A

Immediate control & TOP ein 6 hours.

114
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Lines of TTT of PET

A
  • Expectant treatment
  • Control of HTN
  • Prevention & control of convulsions
  • Termination of pregnancy
  • Postnatal care
  • Treatment of complications
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Expectant TTT of PET

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Expectant TTT of PET

  • Rest
A

Complete physical & mental rest.

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Expectant TTT of PET

  • Diet
A

High protein & CHO e low Na+ diet.

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Expectant TTT of PET

  • Sedation
A

Benzodiazepines or phenobarbitone.

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Expectant TTT of PET

  • Observation
120
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Indications
A

Severe cases (antihypertensives have doubtful value in mild cases)

121
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Rationale
A

Prevention of maternal complications & not fetal complications ( dec BP β†’ dec placental perfusion β†’ fetal distress & may be IUFD).

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Control of HTN in PET

  • Precautions
A

Dec BP should be gradual & DBP should be around 100 mmHg (below that β†’ dec placental perfusion).

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Control of HTN in PET

  • Disadvantages
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Used Drugs
A

Parenteral drugs:

  • Hydralazine
  • Labetalol
  • Diazoxide

Oral Drugs:

  • Methyl DOPA
  • Nifidiopine
  • Adrenergic blockers (Atenolol)
  • Mono-Hydralazine
  • Prazosin
125
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Hydralazine
126
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Labetalol
A

A & non-selective B-adrenergic blocker β†’ VD.

127
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Diazoxide
A

Used in severe resistant HTN as a last resort.

128
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Methyl DOPA
129
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Nifidipine
130
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Mono-hydralazine
A

Weak antihypertensive used in combination
é ß blockers to inc their efficacy & dec their side effects.

131
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Control of HTN in PET

  • Prazosin
A

Weak antihypertensive - used in combination Γ© other drugs.

132
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TTT of PET

  • Prevention & control of convulsions
A
  • Magnesium sulfate (MgSo4): Drug of choice
  • Diazepam (valium)
  • Phenytoin (Epanutin)
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Action of MgSO4
A
  1. Curare like action on motor end plate β†’ paralysis of peripheral muscles.
  2. Weak CNS depressant.
  3. Mild VD & diuretic.
  4. inc PGI2 production & dec platelet aggregation.
134
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Indications of MgSO4
A

Used to prevent convulsions in cases in which delivery is decided.

135
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Routes of MgSO4
A

IV (preferred rout), IM (painful) or SC (not used now).

136
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Doses of MgSO4
137
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Duration of MgSO4
A

Maintenance therapy is continued for 24 h after delivery.

138
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Monitoring of MgSO4
139
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • SE of MgSO4
140
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Maternal SE of MgSO4

141
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Maternal SE of MgSO4

  • Toxicity
142
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Maternal SE of MgSO4

  • Drug Interactions
A
  1. Enhances action of curare like drugs.
  2. Synergistic action if given Γ© CCB.
143
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Fetal SE of MgSO4

A

dec beat to beat variability in FHR pattern

144
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Neonatal SE of MgSO4

A

Hypermagnesemia, hypotonia & poor suckling.

145
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Antidote of MgSO4

A

Ca++ gluconate.

146
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Stroganoff method

A

Use of MgSo4 + morphine.

147
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Action of Diazepam
A

Central inhibitory effect

148
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • Dose of Diazepam
A

Initially, 20-40 mg IV slowly then 10-20 mg/6 hrs.

149
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Prevention & control of convulsions in PET

  • SE of Diazepam
A

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia & low APGAR score.

150
Q

Indications of TOP in PET

151
Q

Methods of TOP in PET

A

Vaginal & CS

152
Q

Vaginal Delivery in PET

  • Prerequisities
153
Q

Vaginal Delivery in PET

  • Precautions
154
Q

Precautions of Vaginal Delivery in TOP

  • Rest
A

In eclampsia room (see later)

155
Q

Precautions of Vaginal Delivery in TOP

  • Analgesia & Anesethia
A

Analgesia & anesthesia: Epidural anesthesia is the best.

156
Q

Precautions of Vaginal Delivery in TOP

  • Gaurd against PPH
A

By uterine massage + oxytocin + PGs (if needed) & avoid ergometrine (it causes VC & inc BP).

157
Q

Precautions of Vaginal Delivery in TOP

  • Guard against PP eclampsia
A

(by MgSo4 , for 24-48 hours after delivery).

158
Q

CS Delivery in PET

  • Indications
159
Q

CS Delivery in TOP

  • Disadvantages
A

adds surgical stress to disease stress.

160
Q

Postnatal Care in PET

  • Observation
161
Q

Signs of Improvement in Postnatal Care in PET

162
Q

Postnatal Care in PET

  • Drugs
A

MgSO4, should be continued for 24-48 hours after delivery.

163
Q

TTT of Complications in PET

164
Q

Def of Eclampsia

A

Occurrence of tonic-colonic convulsive seizures that can’t be attributed to other causes in woman e preeclampsia.

165
Q

Incidence of Eclampsia

A
  • Depends largely on management of pre-eclampsia.
  • in some areas, it is 1/500 where in others, it is 1/2300.
166
Q

RF for Eclampsia

A

As pre-eclampsia.

167
Q

Types of Eclampsia

A
  • According to time of occurrence of fits
  • According to recurrence
168
Q

Types of Eclampsia

  • Acc to time of occurence
169
Q

Types of Eclampsia

  • Acc to recurrence
170
Q

Pathology of Eclampsia

A
  • As preeclampsia + Coma.
171
Q

Complications of Eclampsia

172
Q

Dx of Eclampsia

173
Q

Clinical manifestations of eclamptic fits

174
Q

Clinical manifestations of eclamptic fits:

  • Premonitory Stage
175
Q

Clinical manifestations of eclamptic fits:

  • Tonic Stage
176
Q

Clinical manifestations of eclamptic fits:

  • Clonic Stage
177
Q

Clinical manifestations of eclamptic fits:

  • Coma Stage
178
Q

INVx in Eclampsia

A

As preeclampsia.

179
Q

Criteria of severity of eclampsia (Eden’s criteria)

180
Q

DDx of Eclampsia

  • Causes of Convulsion with pregnancy
181
Q

DDx of Eclampsia

  • Causes of Coma with pregnancy
182
Q

Prevention of Eclampsia

A

Good ANC for prevention, detection & early treatment of preeclampsia.

183
Q

TTT of Eclampsia

A
  • During Fit
  • In Between Fits
184
Q

TTT of Eclampsia

  • During Fit
185
Q

TTT of Eclampsia

  • In between Fits
A
  • General measures
  • Prevention of further attacks of convulsions
  • Control of HTN
  • Termination of pregnancy
  • Postnatal care
  • Treatment of complications
186
Q

General Measures of TTT of Eclampsia in between fits

  • Isolation
187
Q

General Measures of TTT of Eclampsia in between fits

  • Position
A

Trendelenburg position to help drainage of bronchial secretions.

188
Q

General Measures of TTT of Eclampsia in between fits

  • Sedation
A

Morphine (10-20 mg IM) initially then maintain by diazepam (10 mg/8 h IV or IM).

189
Q

General Measures of TTT of Eclampsia in between fits

  • Observation
190
Q

TTT of Eclampsia in between fits

  • TOP

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