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Hypertension in Pregnancy - Classification

Elevation in blood pressure >140 mmHg systolic, or >90 mmHg diastolic.

1) Chronic
of pregnancy: hypertension ... up to 4 weeks postpartum ... #Hypertension #Pregnancy ... #Definitions #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Hypertension in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pre-existing Hypertension - Before Pregnancy OR <20 weeks gestational age
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Before Pregnancy ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #obstetrics ... #obgyn
Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Atelectasis • PE ... Abscess/Hematoma #PostPartum ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
(e.g. pregnant ... - Pulmonary edema ... - Hypertensive ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Prospective Algorithm for workup of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

 Righini M et al. Diagnosis of Pulmonary
Prospective Algorithm ... for workup of Pulmonary ... #Embolism #Algorithm ... #PE #Pregnancy ... #Pregnant #Obstetrics
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... in Pregnancy ... this protocol, PE ... #AcutePE #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Diagnosis
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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of Pregnancy Chronic ... diagnosed during pregnancy ... persists > 12 weeks postpartum ... doubling of Cr), pulmonary ... htn #obstetrics
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... for pulmonary embolism ... in pregnancy (equipose ... #Diagnosis #OBGyn ... #Obstetrics #Radiology
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Post-dates pregnancy ... Blood Flow: • Hypotension ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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• Gestational hypertension ... Hypoxemia • Pulmonary ... GrowthRestriction #Pregnancy ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn