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What is the difference between preeclampsia and gestational hypertension?
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preeclampsia includes proteinuria
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What pathology can come from preeclampsia?
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abnormal placental site invasion of the myometrium
circulating toxins endothelial dysfunction |
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How does altered vascular endothelium cause pathology?
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capillary leak casues altered response to vassopressors and decreased vasodilators, causes increased PVR, HRN
decreased GFR causes proteinuria capillary leak increases hydrostatic pressure |
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What are the systemic manifestations of preeclampsia?
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scotomata, severe headache, blurred vision
hemolysis RUQ pain, nausea thrombocytopenia oliguria pulmonary edema fetal growth restriction eclampsia or CVA |
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What are the risk factors for preeclampsia?
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older, first baby, diabetes, prior history
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What are the potential complications of preeclampsia?
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HTN crisis, abruption, eclampsia
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How do you manage preeclampsia with meds acutely?
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labetalol, hydralazine, nifedipine
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How do you manage preeclampsia expectantly?
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labetalol, methyldopa, nifedipine
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How do you prevent eclampsia?
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MgSO4
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What drugs are contraindicated for HTN in pregnancy?
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ACEI
ARBs |
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What are the risks of preeclampsia for the mother later on?
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cardiac disease, peripheral arterial disease, CVA
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