Pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Blood pressure >140/90 before 20 weeks
2
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Risk factors
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Older Obese Family history Developed hypertension whilst taking COC Underlying disease (renal, diabetes, others)
3
Q
Clinical features
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Symptoms usually absent
May be signs of renal, cardiac or diabetes disease (incl proteinurea)
4
Q
Complications
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Worsening hypertension
Pre-eclampsia
5
Q
Management
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Labetalol Nifedipine NOT ACE INHIBITORS Low dose aspirin Screening for pre-eclampsia
