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A Comprehensive Review of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Joint Authors
Ahmed, Sana
Venuto, Rocco C.
Gupta, Anu
Mustafa, Reem
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-19, 19 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hypertension is the most common medical disorder encountered during pregnancy.
Hypertensive disorders are one of the major causes of pregnancy-related maternal deaths in the United States.
We will present a comprehensive update of the literature pertinent to hypertension in pregnancy.
The paper begins by defining and classifying hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
The normal vascular and renal physiological changes which occur during pregnancy are detailed.
We will summarize the intriguing aspects of pathophysiology of preeclampsia, emphasizing on recent advances in this field.
The existing diagnostic tools and the tests which have been proposed for screening preeclampsia are comprehensively described.
We also highlight the short- and long-term implications of preeclampsia.
Finally, we review the current management guidelines, goals of treatment and describe the potential risks and benefits associated with various antihypertensive drug classes.
Preeclampsia still remains an enigma, and the present management focuses on monitoring and treatment of its manifestations.
We are hopeful that this in depth critique will stimulate the blossoming research in the field and assist practitioners to identify women at risk and more effectively treat affected individuals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mustafa, Reem& Ahmed, Sana& Gupta, Anu& Venuto, Rocco C.. 2012. A Comprehensive Review of Hypertension in Pregnancy. Journal of Pregnancy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-19.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mustafa, Reem…[et al.]. A Comprehensive Review of Hypertension in Pregnancy. Journal of Pregnancy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-19.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mustafa, Reem& Ahmed, Sana& Gupta, Anu& Venuto, Rocco C.. A Comprehensive Review of Hypertension in Pregnancy. Journal of Pregnancy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446810
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446810