Hypertension in Pregnancy

by Alexander Heazell, Errol R. Norwitz, Louise C. Kenny, et al.

Book Overview

Hypertensive disorders are among the most common medical complications of pregnancy, with an incidence of approximately 6-10%. This spectrum of conditions includes essential hypertension, pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. For patients with pre-existing hypertension, management ideally commences prior to conception, and continues through pregnancy to the postnatal period. This book provides information on the evidence-based management of women with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521731569
• ISBN13: 9780521731560
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"