Hypertension and Pregnancy - 07/11/12
Corresponding author. Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030.Résumé |
Hypertension in pregnancy is increasing in prevalence and incidence and its treatment becoming more commonplace. Associated complications of pregnancy, including end-organ damage, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum eclampsia, are leading sources of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, requiring an emergency physician to become proficient with their identification and treatment. This article reviews hypertension in pregnancy as it relates to outcomes, with special emphasis on preeclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum eclampsia.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pregnancy, Pregnant, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Hypertension, Hypertensive, Hypertensive crisis, Hypertensive emergency
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Vol 30 - N° 4
P. 903-917 - novembre 2012 Retour au numéro
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