Hypertensive Disease in Pregnancy

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the most common medical problem encountered during pregnancy, complicating 2-3% of pregnancies (Medscape). This book is a comprehensive guide to hypertensive disease in pregnancy. Beginning with an introduction to the condition and its diagnosis, the following chapters describe the management of different disorders caused by high blood pressure including treatment of preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, hypertensive disorders in second and third stages of labour, and postpartum hypertension. Written by an internationally recognised author and editor team, many from the UK, this invaluable reference includes more than seventy images and illustrations. Key points Comprehensive guide to hypertensive disease in pregnancy Covers management of many disorders associated with high blood pressure in pregnancy Internationally recognised author and editor team, many from UK Includes more than 70 images and illustrations