Pr-028099 Hypertension in Pregnancy Presentation
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Presentation
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Description
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy comprise one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal ... show more
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy comprise one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide
Preeclampsia affects 2-8% pregnancies worldwide
16% maternal deaths can be attributed to HTN disorders
In the US preeclampsia increased by 25% between 1987-2004 show less
Objectives
- Definitions of hypertension in pregnancy
- Pathophysiology of hypertension in pregnancy
- Acute management of hypertension
- Preeclampsia with severe features recognition
- Magnesium toxicity recognition
- Eclampsia recognition
Fees
Free
Faculty
Jennifer Remington
jen.b.remington@medstar.net
Organization
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital