METHYLDOPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION Contents Introduction Risk factors for the development of hypertension in pregnancy Endothelial dysfunction- a key mechanism in pathogenesis of preeclampsia Management of hypertension in pregnancy Methyldopa in management of hypertension in pregnancy Effects of methyldopa for hypertension in pregnancy- evidence based studies Summary References Introduction Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is defined as diastolic blood pressure >90mm
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) and Preeclampsia A. Discussion of disease/condition 1. Incidence Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) is a multi-organ disease process that develops as a result of pregnancy and regresses in the postpartum period. It usually develops after 20 weeks of gestation in a woman who had normal blood pressure. It is defined as an elevation of systolic and diastolic pressures equal to or above 140/90 mm Hg. In clinical practice, the terms PIH and preeclampsia
during pregnancy and labor. In addition, a disconnect in perception and awareness exists such that most obese pregnant women who gain weight during pregnancy underestimate their Body Mass Index (BMI); and also have poor knowledge about the risk associated with obesity. In our time period, there is a significant increase in the average body index in all age groups and most commonly with the women who are entering their reproduction age. According to the article, “Weight Gain During Pregnancy”, a normal
to the risk of induced Hypertension and Preeclampsia during a pregnancy. This article states that Preeclampsia and Hypertension can cause maternal morbidity. In this article they assess the exposure to chemicals or a physically demanding workload to the cause of a hypertensive disorder during a pregnancy. The data in this article was collected from an age range of seventeen to forty-six. Do be in this study women had to have no history of pre-existing hypertension, their pregnancy was conceived
with many consequences due to teenage pregnancy. This paper will strictly focus on the effects females experience through teenage pregnancy. The reader will be able to develop an overall understanding of the causes of teen pregnancy. Also, the reader will be able to distinguish the psychosocial effects on the girl during adolescent pregnancy. The reader shall understand the risks of health complications females experience through childbearing. Teenage pregnancy could be defined as a teenage female
Maternal obesity induce offspring with risk of cardiovascular disease Introduction: The rate of obesity for the human population has shown to be increased expeditiously in the past decades. It has continuously raised health concerns among the world, and is likely to remain in times to come. This phenomenon is primarily due to the lifestyle changes resulting in high-energy intake coupling with decreased physical activity (Cameron et al. 2003). Obesity is identified by the high adipose tissue,
Hypertension is a common disease that many people have heard about, but many do not understand. This “silent killer” has many causes, as well as signs, symptoms; however, there are ways to avoid it. This paper will explain hypertension in detail, including how to prevent it and how to live life to the fullest while having hypertension. Hypertension, is also known as high blood pressure (HBP). It is a common disease which mainly affects people over the age of 60. Hypertension is caused by increased
plays a part (Dudley, 2009). Approximately 35% of pregnant women in Australia are overweight or obese which is a significant problem in midwifery and obstetric practice (Dodd et al. 2010). Being obese in pregnancy greatly increases the risk of the woman developing pregnancy induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus as well as increased chances of having an induction of labour, caesarean section birth and still birth (Dodd et al. 2010). Babies born to women who are obese
Anna Clare Wheeler KIN 211-701 March 6, 2015 Overview of Hypertension During Pregnancy The presentation of unwarranted hypertension in any individual medically denotes recognition and should be monitored. To be recognized as “hypertension” different criteria need to be met for different individuals. According to “The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure” a patient is considered pre-hypertensive with a systolic
OBJECTIVES There is a need for the investigator to identify specific research aims or objectives and specific accomplishments which the researcher hopes to achieve by conducting the study in order to answer the research questions. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: “A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding management of selected obstetric emergencies among the final year GNM students of selected school of nursing, Belgaum, Karnataka” OBJECTIVES OF