12 Questions
What is the prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) among all pregnancies?
5-10%
How is hypertension (HTN) diagnosed empirically?
Blood pressure exceeding 140mmHg systolic or 90mmHg diastolic.
How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for the diagnosis of hypertension?
At least twice
What is the recommended time for a patient to sit quietly before blood pressure measurement?
5 minutes
What is the recommended width of the inflatable bladder of the cuff for appropriate BP measurement?
40% of upper arm circumference
What length of the inflatable bladder is recommended for appropriate BP measurement?
80% of upper arm circumference
What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?
Up to 28cm
Which factor can falsely increase blood pressure measurement based on the text?
Smaller cuff size
What defines severe hypertension according to the text?
Sustained elevation of SBP of ≥160mmHg
How is proteinuria defined in the text?
Proteinuria is defined as ≥0.3g protein in 24hr urine collection
What type of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy resolves by 12 weeks postpartum?
Gestational HTN (GH)
What does the term 'Delta HTN' describe according to the text?
An acute rise in blood pressure during pregnancy
Learn about hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, a common obstetric complication affecting 5-10% of pregnancies. Understand the definition and classification of hypertension in pregnancy, along with its significance as a maternal mortality cause.
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