Vnitr Lek 2011, 57(9):728-731

Current perspective of treating hypertension in pregnancy

M. Koucký
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. lékařské fakulty UK a VFN Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. Alois Martan, DrSc.

The author deals with the contemporary perspective on treatment hypertension in pregnancy. The article highlighted that hypertension treatment should be conducted not only with regard to the mother, but also to the possible negative impact on supply to the fetus. New information, particularly in the pathophysiology of pregnancy related hypertension show that in these diagnoses is vasoconstriction in placental microcirculation quite common. Inadequate treatment may have adverse effects on uteroplacental flow with potential risks to the fetus. The treatment of choice in pregnancy relatedy hypertension are methyldopa, calcium antagonists and labetalol.

Keywords: pregnancy; hypertension; preeclampsia; methyldopa

Received: June 9, 2011; Published: September 1, 2011  Show citation

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