Gestational hypertension power point presentation
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- 1. Karen Wandersleben The College of Brockport
- 2. Gestational Hypertension or Pregnancy- Induced Hypertension
(PHI) occurs after 20 weeks gestation of pregnancy with an elevated
blood pressure of more than 140/90 for at least two occurrences
which happen 6 hours apart and without proteinuria (Adis Medical
Writers, 2014).
- 3. 5-10% of pregnancies are affected by gestational
hypertension and the blood pressure returns to normal after the
pregnancy. A specific reason for gestational hypertension has not
been determined. (Ehrenthal & Jurkovitz, 2011)
- 4. Gestational Hypertension should be treated if blood pressure
is consistently high or there are other complications. Methyldopa
and labetalol are first line agents for treatment (Adis Medical
Writers, 2014)
- 5. Maternal Risk Factors are: Null parity Maternal age >35
or