Pregnancy Complications Flashcards
BP >140/90 after the 20th week of gestation. No pre-existing HTN, No proteinuria
Gestational HTN
Tx of Gestational HTN
alpha-methyldopa, labetalol, hydralyzine, nifedipine; deliver at 39weeks
HTN >140/90 and proteinuria after 20th week gestation to 6weeks post partum
Preeclampsia
Caused by abnormal placental spiral arteries, results in maternal endothelial dysfunction, vasoconstriction or hyperreflexia
Preeclampsia
Increase the incidence of preeclampsia
preexisiting HTN, diabetes, chronic renal disease, or autoimmune disorders
Complications associated with preeclampsia
placental abruption, coagulopathy, renal failure, uteroplacental insufficiency or eclampsia
Tx of Preeclampsia
alpha-methyldopa, labetalol, hydralyzine, nifedipine; IV magnesium sulfate to prevent seizure
Deliver at 34weeks if severe
Deliver at 37 weeks if mild
Preeclampsia + seizures
Eclampsia
Tx of eclampsia
antihyptertensives; Mg-sulfate and immediate delivery
HELLP syndrome
Hemolysis, Elevated liver enzymes, Low Platelets
Death of healthy infant 1month to 1year without cause
SIDS
Gestation pathway of Choriocarcinoma
Responds well to chemo
Germ cell pathway of Choriocarcinoma
Does not respond well to chemo
Premature separation of placenta from uterine wall before delivery of infant (bleeding can be concealed or apparent depending attachment site)
Placental abruption
Placenta attaches to myometrium without penetrating it
Placenta accreta