Hypertensive disorders are among the most common medical complications of pregnancy, with an incidence of approximately 6-10%. This spectrum of conditions includes essential hypertension, pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. For patients with pre-existing hypertension, management ideally commences prior to conception, and continues through pregnancy to the postnatal period. This book provides information on the evidence-based management of women with hypertension throughout pregnancy, supported by important background information on the etiology, risk-factors and pathophysiology of these disorders. Illustrated with accompanying algorithms, tables and lists for quick reference on diagnostic criteria, drugs and side-effects, this book will help clinicians rapidly gain access to the information they need to care for these patients. This will to be of interest to all grades of obstetric trainees as well as specialists, obstetric anesthetists and anesthetic trainees, midwives and maternal-fetal physicians.

This book provides up-to-date information about the causes, risk factors, treatment and ongoing care for hypertensive disorders.

About the Author
Alexander Heazell is Clinical Lecturer, Maternal and Fetal Health Research Group, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. Errol R. Norwitz is Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut, USA. Louise Clare Kenny is Professor of Obstetrics and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, The Anu Research Centre, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Cork, Ireland. Philip N. Baker is Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta and Honorary Consultant Obstetrician, Royal Alex Hospital, Edmonton, and Honorary Professor of Obstetrics, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

Reviews
' ... has a handy format and easily goes into the pocket of the while coat ... can be recommended to gynaecologists and obstetricians, anaesthesiologists, general practitioners and other professionals dealing with this group of patients. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica



Book Information
ISBN 9780521731560
Author Alexander Heazell
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 370g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 10mm