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Chronic hypertension in pregnancy: synthesis of influential guidelines.

ΤίτλοςChronic hypertension in pregnancy: synthesis of influential guidelines.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsTsakiridis, I., Giouleka S., Arvanitaki A., Mamopoulos A., Giannakoulas G., Papazisis G., Athanasiadis A., & Dagklis T.
JournalJ Perinat Med
Volume49
Issue7
Pagination859-872
Date Published2021 Sep 27
ISSN1619-3997
Λέξεις κλειδιάCombined Modality Therapy, Female, Humans, Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced, Perinatal Care, Postnatal Care, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Treatment Outcome
Abstract

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy accounts for a substantial proportion of maternal morbidity and mortality and is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, most of which can be mitigated by appropriate surveillance and management protocols. The aim of this study was to review and compare recommendations of published guidelines on this condition. Thus, a descriptive review of influential guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand, the International Society of Hypertension, the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy, the European Society of Cardiology, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on chronic hypertension in pregnancy was conducted. All guidelines agree on the definition and medical management, the need for more frequent antenatal care and fetal surveillance and the re-evaluation at 6-8 weeks postpartum. There is also a consensus that the administration of low-dose aspirin is required to prevent preeclampsia, although the optimal dosage remains controversial. No universal agreement has been spotted regarding optimal treatment blood pressure (BP) targets, need for treating mild-to-moderate hypertension and postnatal BP measurements. Additionally, while the necessity of antenatal corticosteroids and magnesium sulfate for preterm delivery is universally recommended, the appropriate timing of delivery is not clearly outlined. Hence, there is a need to adopt consistent practice protocols to optimally manage these pregnancies; i.e. timely detect and treat any potential complications and subsequently reduce the associated morbidity and mortality.

DOI10.1515/jpm-2021-0015
Alternate JournalJ Perinat Med
PubMed ID33872475

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