Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 13
HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS DURING PREGNANCY
RATIONALE
Hypertension is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, and is a common cause of fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Hypertensive diseases are the second most common cause of maternal mortality in Egypt (26:100,000). If hypertension is untreated, convulsions may develop.
GOALS
l Reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity from hypertensive disorders
l Ensure that graduates can competently diagnose and manage pre-eclampsia and prevent eclampsia
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define correctly the various hypertensive disorders
l Describe pathology and effects of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)
l List symptoms, signs, and complications of PIH
l List the criteria of severe PIH
l Outline management of PIH
CONTENT
l Definition of PIH and its classification
l Pathology of PIH
l Clinical diagnosis and complication of PIH
l Criteria of severe PIH
l Management of PIH
