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Pregnancy-Related Stroke: A Review
Conclusions and Relevance
Early recognition and management are integral in decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with a stroke in pregnancy.
Relevance Statement
This study was an evidence-based review of stroke in pregnancy and how to diagnose and mange a pregnancy complicated by a stroke.
Target Audience
Obstetricians and gynecologist, family physicians
Learning Objectives
After completing this learning activity, the participant should be better able to identify the pregnancy-related risk factors for a stroke; explain the presenting signs and symptoms of a stroke in pregnancy; describe...
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - June 1, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: CME ARTICLES Source Type: research
Blood pressure measurement in pregnancy
Key content
Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is fundamental to early diagnosis of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
Poor auscultatory technique and lack of training leads to inaccuracies in BP measurement using sphygmomanometry with mercury and aneroid devices.
Automated devices limit user error but require validation of accuracy because they tend to underestimate BP in pre‐eclampsia.
Systolic hypertension may better predict risk of adverse outcome (such as haemorrhagic stroke) than diastolic hypertension.
Ambulatory/self‐monitoring increases the number of representative readings available on which to ...
Source: The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - April 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hannah L Nathan, Kate Duhig, Natasha L Hezelgrave, Lucy C Chappell, Andrew H Shennan Tags: Review Source Type: research