| Pregnancy-induced hypertension | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | O13.-O14. |
| ICD-9 | 642 |
| DiseasesDB | 5208 |
| MedlinePlus | 000898 |
| eMedicine | med/3250 |
| MeSH | D046110 |
Gestational hypertension or pregnancy-induced hypertension is defined as the development of new arterial hypertension in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks gestation.
Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are sometimes treated as components of a common syndrome.[1]
Hypertension can arise before week 20 if the woman has multiple fetuses or a hydatidiform mole.[2]
Treatment
There is no specific treatment, but is monitored closely to rapidly identify pre-eclampsia and its life-threatening complications (HELLP syndrome and eclampsia). Treatment options are limited, as many antihypertensives may negatively affect the fetus; methyldopa, hydralazine and labetalol are most commonly used for severe pregnancy hypertension.
The fetus is at increased risk for a variety of life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary hypoplasia. An appropriate plan for labor and delivery includes selection of a hospital with provisions for advanced life support of newborn babies.
References
- ^ preeclampsia/eclampsia at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
- ^ Vintch, Janine; Bongard, Fred S.; Sue, Darryl Y. (2008). Current diagnosis & treatment critical care. McGraw-Hill Medical. pp. 807. ISBN 0-07-143657-X.
External links
- Hypertension and Women (broken link)
- What is Gestational Hypertension
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