Echocardiographic Structure and Function in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Echocardiographic Structure and Function in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND Echocardiography is commonly used to direct the management of hypertensive disorders in medical patients, but its application in pregnancy is unclear. Our objective was to define the use of echocardiography in pregnancies complicated by gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia. METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a systematic review of articles using an electronic search of data...

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Offspring Cardiac Structure and Function in Adolescence

BACKGROUND Fetal exposure to preeclampsia is associated with higher blood pressure and later risk of stroke. We aimed to investigate the associations of maternal preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and maternal blood pressure change in pregnancy with offspring cardiac structure and function in adolescence. METHODS AND RESULTS Using data from a prospective birth cohort study, we included o...

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) affect 10% of pregnant patients and are the second most common cause of maternal mortality and adverse fetal outcomes in developed countries. HDP is a group of diseases that includes preeclampsia, eclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension and HELLP syndrome. Inadequate placentation, immune intolerance and genetics are accounted as possible etiological f...

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Understand the effects of pregnancy on the maternal cardiovascular system. Devise a clear and rational plan for antepartum care in women with chronic hypertension. Understand the distinction between pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia, and between “mild” and “severe” preeclampsia. Discuss the risks and benefits of the various preventive strategies for women at highrisk for developin...