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Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Gallery Eileen D. M.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1984.tb01462.x
Subject(s) - neonatology , pregnancy , medicine , obstetrics and gynaecology , blood pressure , chronic hypertension , unit (ring theory) , intensive care medicine , population , obstetrics , medical emergency , psychology , preeclampsia , genetics , mathematics education , environmental health , biology
Summary: Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is associated with significant potential risks to both mother and baby. The risks can be reduced to, or even below those of the general population by appropriate and adequate therapy. This requires close supervision and maintenance of excellent blood pressure control and should involve in therapeutic decisions, not only the obstetrician, but also the physician and neonatologist. In our own experience this is best achieved by a specialised unit approach to the problem.