Pr-028099 Hypertension in Pregnancy Presentation
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Type
		
		Presentation		
		 
	
	
 
	
	Credit
		
		No	
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
- Acute management of hypertension
- Definitions of hypertension in pregnancy
- Eclampsia recognition
- Magnesium toxicity recognition
- Pathophysiology of hypertension in pregnancy
- Preeclampsia with severe features recognition
Fees
					Free
			
Faculty
		Jennifer Remington 
			
			
Organization
		MedStar Georgetown University Hospital	
