- Episode Written By : Kyla Freeman, FM PGY3
- Episode Reviewed By : Dr. Vanessa Poliquin, OBGYN
- Hosts : Kyla Freeman (FMR3) & Patricia Massel (MD-CCFP)
- Artwork : Aikansha Chawla MS4
In this episode we dive into the hypertensive diseases of pregnancy. We will review the various hypertensive disorders, but our main focus will be on preeclampsia. We will go over screening, ASA starts, and calcium supplementation. We review the clinical presentation and diagnosis of preeclampsia with a nod to HELLP syndrome (see our Liver Disease episode for more on that one!). Finally we will discuss the first steps in management and some post-partum considerations. We hope you enjoy!
KEY RESOURCES
California Maternal Quality Care Collective Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Toolkit
- Great resource with all kinds of tables and emergency response algorithms.
- Have to sign up to access – but it’s FREE
- https://www.cmqcc.org/resources-tool-kits/toolkits/HDP
SOGC Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Guideline No. 426
- Excellent resource with concise tables for medication dosing and identifying the severe features of preeclampsia.
Calculator to help determine preeclampsia Risk
Patient & Provider Resources @ Preeclampsia.org
- https://www.preeclampsia.org/signs-and-symptoms
- Spanish resources available on this website
- Has a section directed at healthcare providers for up to date information
REFERENCES
Reference List
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- August P, Jeyabalan A. Preeclampsia : Prevention. Eds. Lockwood CJ, Barss VA. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/preeclampsia-prevention?search=preeclampsia&topicRef=6814&source=see_link. Last updated Jan 3, 2023.
- August P. Treatment of hypertension in pregnant and post-partum patients. Weds Lockwood CJ, Bakris GL, Barss VA. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-hypertension-in-pregnant-and-postpartum-patients?sectionName=Our%20approach&search=preeclampsia&topicRef=6825&anchor=H2742750444&source=see_link#H2742750444. Last updated November 2022.
- California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative [CMQCC]. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy toolkit. https://www.cmqcc.org/resources-tool-kits/toolkits/HDP. Last updated 2021.
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