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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Chronic Hypertension - Evaluation and Management



Chronic Hypertension - Evaluation
Specialized testing, ideally prior to pregnancy (ECHO, ECG, ophthlalmologic exam, renal sonography)
Rule out other medical etiologies (pheochromocytoma, Cushing’s syndrome)
Chronic Hypertension - Management
- Generally, deliver at term, unless superimposed preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome
- Avoid ACE inhibitors (renal failure, oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia, IUGR) and atenolol (IUGR)

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