What Defines “Refractory” HTN for...
What Defines “Refractory” HTN for Preterm sPreE Delivery?

Dr. Chapa's OBGYN No Spin Podcast by Hector Chapa

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The ACOG PB 222 states, “In women with preeclampsia with severe features at less than 34 0/7 weeks of gestation, with stable maternal and fetal condition, expectant management may be considered”. The expectant management of preeclampsia with severe features before 34 0/7 weeks of gestation is based on strict selection criteria of those appropriate candidates and is best accomplished in a setting with resources appropriate for maternal and neonatal care. BOX 4 in that ACOG guidance lists “Conditions Precluding Expectant management”, with one of the conditions being “Uncontrolled severe-range blood pressures (persistent systolic blood pressure 160 mm Hg or more or diastolic blood pressure 110 mm Hg or more not responsive to antihypertensive medication” (i.,e. persistent and refractory to appropriate medication). But what defines “u ... 

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preeclampsia Severe Hypertension in PregnancyUncontrolled Hypertension