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Chapter 19 - Non-hormonal Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2023

By
Kevin Hayes
Edited by
Asma Khalil  and
Anthony Griffiths
Asma Khalil
Affiliation:
St George's University of London
Anthony Griffiths
Affiliation:
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
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Summary

Hypertension and pre-eclampsia (PET) affect approximately 10% and 3% of all pregnancies, respectively, and are one of the commonest medical problems in pregnancy. While the benefits of treatment are clear for a minority with severe hypertension, much controversy exists over the benefit of treatment in women with mild and moderate hypertension. The purpose of treatment is to reduce the risk of acute intra-cerebral events in the mother.

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Part 1 MRCOG Synoptic Revision Guide , pp. 179 - 185
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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