By ULY CLINIC

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Chronic Hypertension

 

Introduction

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Hypertension is blood pressure (BP) 140/90 mmHg or greater, measured on two occasions at least four hours apart or elevated systolic BP >30mmHg, or diastolic BP 15mmHg from the baseline. 

 

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Chronic Hypertension is hypertension that is present at the booking visit or before 20 weeks or if the woman is already hypertensive before conception. Most women with chronic hypertension are asymptomatic. New onset chronic hypertension should have further evaluation to find underlying cause e.g. renal artery stenosis, chronic renal disease, Cushing syndrome etc. 

 

Pharmacological Treatment

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• Methyldopa 250–500mg (PO) 8 hourly

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• Nifedipine 10mg (PO) 12 hourly

 

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Updated on, 3.11.2020

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References

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1. STG